About Bel Canto Singers of Daytona
Our Story
Founded in 1971, the Bel Canto Singers of Daytona has been a cornerstone of the Daytona Beach music community for more than 50 years. We present a diverse array of choral performances, ranging from Baroque to Broadway, captivating audiences with world-class shows featuring soloists, chamber groups, and orchestral accompaniment. With your support, we will continue to flourish and provide high-quality musical experiences to the Daytona Beach community.
Meet Our team
Artistic Director, Dr. Adam Stich
Dr. Adam Stich is an accomplished conductor and arts leader whose work spans concert stages, universities, and community ensembles. In addition to directing Bel Canto, he serves as the conductor and program development associate with Mid-America Productions in New York City, where he leads choral performances at Carnegie Hall and helps develop national and international concert programming.
Adam previously served as Director of Choirs and Chair of the Music Department at Scottsdale Community College, overseeing multiple ensembles, guiding curriculum, and leading major performances and collaborations. He also held the position of District Arts Coordinator for the Maricopa Community College District, directing large-scale arts initiatives across ten colleges serving nearly 200,000 students.
As artistic director of ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra, he commissioned and premiered new works, and led a wide range of repertoire from masterworks to staged musicals. His experience also includes teaching at Daytona State College, where he contributed to the vibrant Daytona Beach music scene, as well as at Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Eastern Illinois University.
An active clinician, adjudicator, and conference presenter, Adam has served on the board of the Arizona chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts from Rollins College. Adam joined the Bel Canto Singers in 2025.
Accompanist, Quinn Moss
Quinn Moss, a native of Ormond Beach, is a collaborative pianist known for his versatility and passion for working with singers. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from Stetson University and Georgia Southern University. He also studied organ with Dr. Boyd Jones.
Currently serving as the full-time Music Director at St. James Episcopal Church, Quinn leads an active music program. His work includes directing choir and handbell ensembles, accompanying singers on both organ and piano, presenting several choral masterworks each year, and helping lead a vibrant concert series that features musicians from across the region.
Quinn lived in Washington, D.C. for a few years, where he accompanied community and high school choirs throughout D.C. and Virginia, building a strong foundation in choral collaboration. He deeply values the collaborative spirit of ensemble music-making and looks forward to continuing his work with the Bel Canto Singers. Quinn joined the group in April 2026.
Board of Directors
Bel Canto Singers, a vibrant chamber choir known for its engaging choral performances, is led by a volunteer Board of Directors that includes current choir members plus the artistic director. Jeanne Luke currently serves as president, guiding the ensemble's contributions to the Daytona Beach music scene.