Bel Canto
Children’s Choir Program
With ensembles for children ages 5-15, Bel Canto is the largest children’s community choir in the south suburbs of Chicago. In our classes, students will develop a love for singing, artistry, and expression through engaging repertoire and inspiring rehearsals. Each student will have the opportunity to perform at community events and celebrations as well as end of session concerts.
Our next session runs from 1/28 - 4/24/2025 with our concert scheduled for April 27th at 3:00.
All classes meet at the Homewood Science Center,
18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood, IL.
Tuition Assistance and Payment Plans are available to ensure access to our programming for ALL students.
See class descriptions below.
Ensembles
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Children's Choir
In Children’s Choir, students ages 5-7 will develop a love for singing, artistry, and expression through engaging repertoire, movement, and musical games. Emphasis is placed on finding the child’s natural singing voice and instilling confidence through a supportive environment. Students will also learn music literacy and aural skills using the popular Solfege method. Please click here to listen to a sample from our youngest musicians.
Thursdays 4:15 - 5:00, 1/30 - 4/24
Concert 4/27 at 3:00
Tuition - $205
Director: Angeline Pope
Homewood Science Center - 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood -
Youth Choir
In Youth Choir, students 8 to 11 will learn about their vocal anatomy and how the voice works. Students will learn how to properly warm up their voices to sing as well as techniques for expanding breath control and range. There will be a strong emphasis on learning to read music as it applies to choral works as well as sight-reading, the ability to learn music without having heard it first. Students will apply these newly-developed skills as they learn repertoire from a variety of genres. Please click here to listen to a sample of our fine musicians.
Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:15, 1/28 - 4/22
Concert 4/27 at 3:00
Tuition - $225
Director: Carrie Bonanotte
Homewood Science Center - 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewod -
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is an ensemble for singers 12 and up. In Concert Choir, students will focus on music literacy while learning to perform music that is of great technical difficulty. Students considering this ensemble should be highly motivated to practice their music on their own as well as interested in taking their own stage presence to an advanced level. Please click here to listen to a sample of our Concert Choir.
Tuesdays - 5:30 - 6:45, 1/28 - 4/22
Concert 4/27 at 3:00
Tuition - $225
Director: Carrie Bonanotte
Homewood Science Center - 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood
Bel Canto Community Choir
Join us for a choir experience geared towards ADULTS and TEENS! The benefits of choral singing go beyond musicianship and extend to physical and emotional well being. In our Community Choir, we will sing various genres of music with the focus being on fun! Absolutely no musical experience required, no audition, and you will NEVER be asked to sing alone!
Click HERE for a sample of our music!
We also have an ONLINE OPTION! Sing from the comfort and convenience of your own home and join us in person when you can!
Rehearsals will be held at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 - 1/29 - 4/23
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Thursdays - 1/30 - 4/24 - 6:30 - 7:30 - SOLD OUT
Concert - 4/27, 3:00 at Homewood Flossmoor High School
Tuition - $125
Director: Carrie Bonanotte
*Our Thursday class is sold out. Please join us Wednesdays or email us to be put on the waitlist.
Bel Canto Voices of Power
This choir will take a deep dive into the rich history of Gospel and African American Spirituals by hearing some of the stories behind the songs and learning some of the music by rote. This will help the singers to interpret the songs more authentically. The choir will also sing songs from Africa to discover some similarities of rhythms and intervals still used today. No experience required.
Teens and Adults
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30, 1/27 - 4/21
Concert 4/27, 3:00 at Homewood Flossmoor High School
Tuition - $125
Director: Amanda Thomas
Classes held at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood.
Class minimum 12
Dance Party - Musical Theater
Have fun while working up a sweat! Instructor Jennifer O’Keefe will teach a musical theater style dance in this high energy, no pressure class. The focus is on fitness and fun!
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
March 11th, 7:00 - 8:30
Ages 18+
Homewood Science Center
18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood, IL
$15
MISS ANGIE’S MUSIC MAKERS - MIXED AGE
Participate with your child in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening and playing simple percussion instruments. Activities will bridge the natural connection between music and movement, improve listening abilities, and increase exposure and appreciation to different types of music. The class is 45 minutes and is designed for child and adult to participate in together.
Ages 1-5
Thursdays 3/13 - 4/24, 5:15 - 6:00
Tuition - $80
Instructor - Angeline Pope
Homewood Science Center - 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood
Improv with South of Chi Productions
Are you ready to laugh?! Most comedians you know and love have taken improv classes, and now it is YOUR chance! We will learn about teamwork, confidence, public speaking, and creative thinking. Our six weeks together will be filled with new exercises and games that will end in a show for loved ones! No experience needed! All participants will perform in an Improv Show for friends and family.
KidProv - Ages 8-12
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00, 1/27 - 3/3
TeenProv - Ages 13 and up
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00, 1/27 - 3/3
Improv Student Showcase - 3/8
Tuition - $100
Instructor: Kate Wiersema
Homewood Science Center - 18022 Dixie Hwy in Homewood
Class minimum 6
Storytelling For All
STORYTELLING FOR ALL will take a workshop approach to recalling, creating, fine tuning, and delivering your true stories to an audience. We will spend a little time with the “English class” basics - the parts of a story, adding conflict, etc., but most of the time we will be doing hands on refining of your own stories. You can create several stories or work on that one story you’ve wanted to tell for years.
The class will culminate in a live storytelling event in which we will each tell a 7 - 8 minute personal story at The Rock Shop in Homewood on 2/25 at 7:00.
Tuesdays, Jan. 28 - Feb. 18
7:00 - 8:30
Tuition - $85
Instructor: Rich Pniewski
Homewood Science Center
Class minimum 4