"...I am thrilled by your performance...your musicians gave my music the kind of thrilling, and meaningful, performance that I hope for in this piece.  You have a wonderful chorus, such talented young musicians that truly 'sold' the piece...I love what you did with the piece.  It is sensitive, but at the same time you were able to bring out the horror of what these children had to go through.  Their words live in your performance...I think that the work is as topical today as when the children of former Yugoslavia wrote those heartfelt words and, as I've already said, you and your musicians made it come alive and meaningful once again.

Thank you, again, for the outstanding performance, and for playing my music.

Peace and Love,
Robert Jager

THOUGHTS FROM OUR CHOIRISTERS, PARENTS, ALUMNI

“Nothing can compare to Bel Canto!” (alumni, 2007)

"We wanted to take a minute to thank you for the countless hours that you devote to Bel Canto that enables these kids to have such a life transforming experience.  Everyone has been so responsive to some of the special challenges that we encountered along the way and we cannot express how much we appreciate and respect the Bel Canto directors and staff."
...Mark and Janie Crocco

"Bel Canto has given my daughter confidence in her abilities, as well as a social relationship with other children who have similar interests.  It has exposed her to a variety of languages and musical diversity she would not have otherwise experienced."
...a Bel Canto parent

"Bel Canto has impacted my daughter's life so greatly that she now intends to pursue a career in music.  She has grown musically in ways that public school could not have supported, and has been broadened by the travel and festival experiences." 
...a Bel Canto parent

"Without a doubt, Bel Canto changed my life.  Bel Canto imbued in me a love and adoration for polished choral music.  They taught me that you can learn good musicianship at any age and how to be a good leader.  Equally important, I became someone who is confident in her musical abilities.  Without their tutelage, I doubt that I would be majoring in Vocal Performance at the Eastman School of Music in the fall.  Bel Canto has not only touched my life, but that of everyone who has ever been a part of the organization.  They opened our minds to different cultures, and gave us a unique perspective to view our world." 
...Emma Henry