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OUR ORGANIZATION
Bella Voce Chorus
The chorus consists of 30-35 auditioned singers drawn from five northwestern Vermont counties and includes music educators, directors of church ensembles, music education majors, and women of all ages who simply enjoy singing. If you are interested in singing with Bella Voce, please visit our auditions page for more information.
Cantiamo
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Cantiamo is a smaller choir of 14-16 singers auditioned from the ranks of the larger chorus. Being smaller and more mobile, this chorus performs an expanded repertoire of a cappella music allowing them to perform in smaller venues around the state. If you are interested in booking Cantiamo for a public event or private party please contact Dawn Willis at director@bellavocevt.org.
OUR STAFF
DR. DAWN O. WILLIS
Artistic Director
Dawn Willis is the Artistic Director and Founder of Bella Voce Women’s Chorus. Under her leadership Bella Voce has performed throughout the region, recorded five CDs and toured Ireland, Austria, Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic. (SEE FULL BIO)
HEATHER AUBE
Director's Assistant and Percussion Coordinator
Heather graduated from the Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College in 2007 with a degree in Vocal Music Education. She sang with the Houghton College Choir for four years and toured with them in Europe. Heather currently teaches voice and piano lessons. She sings and plays the keyboard on one of the worship teams at Community Bible Church. She has been a member of Bella Voce since 2007.
EUN HEE PARK
Collaborative Pianist
Eun Hee Park graduated from Seoul Theological University, Seoul, South Korea with a Bachelor’s degree in Church Music and received her Master of Sacred Music degree from Boston University.
GRACE CHRIS
Assistant Conductor
Grace Chris is the Assistant Conductor and a vocalist in Bella Voce. Grace sang with Bella Voce for many years while attending the University of Vermont, but when she moved to Maryland to pursue her graduate degree, she had to say goodbye to the wonderful group. Needless to say, she is thrilled to be back singing with the choir once again as well as serving on the leadership team as Assistant Conductor.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023-2024 Board
of Directors
Rebecca Watson, Chair
Linda Wheeler, Treasurer
Doris Ogden, Recording Secretary
Jeri Bergdahl
Vikki Day
Deb Flanders
Madeline Besso
Nan O’Leary
Toby Rockwood
Emily Chabot
Chris O’Brien
Sarah Pettineo
Dawn Willis, ex officio
Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Essex Junction, Vermont.