Bel Canto [bell CAHN-toe, meaning “beautiful singing”] is our auditioned choir for singers whose voices have changed. Bel Canto explores historical, theoretical, and cultural aspects of a wide range of advanced music for treble voices through which singers can better understand themselves, music, and the larger world.
Each of the Girl Choirs is a destination in its own right, offering exceptional experiences tailored for singers at a particular level of vocal, social, and musical development. The choirs meet weekly to connect, learn, and grow through quality choral repertoire written for treble voices. Each semester concludes with a performance in the combined Girl Choir concert on the stage of the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, and the year also includes opportunities for community service performances and outreach events.
2026-27 Season
- Rehearsals: Sundays, 5:45–7:45 p.m.
- Cost: $530 + $19 annual registration fee (full year)
- Staff: Shannon Gravelle (teacher-conductor), Anna Milton (manager)
- Location: Shattuck Hall 156, Lawrence Conservatory of Music
- Singers & families: please see your choir's Google Classroom for all other information.
Fall 2026 Semester
- Kick-Off Retreat with Artist in Residence Elise Witt: Wednesday, August 19
- Rehearsals: September 13 - December 6
- Dress Rehearsal: Friday, December 11, 2026
3:45-6:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Chapel - Concert: Saturday, December 12, 2026
3:00 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Chapel
Concert tickets available through the Lawrence Box Office.
Spring 2027 Semester
- Rehearsals: January 3 - March 14
- Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 19, 2027
3:45-6:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Chapel - Concert: Saturday, March 20, 2027
3:00 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Chapel
"Through the songs we have sung in Girl Choir, I have learned to find my voice as a young woman in the world by exploring cultures, languages, and so much more. I have also been able to truly claim my voice as a musician and be confident in myself and the unique beauty of my voice."
Bel Canto singer
Bel Canto Performance
"Still I Rise" - Rosephanye Powell