Raison d'être

For more than fifty years, The Bel Canto Singers have been bringing excellence in choral performance to audiences through the exploration of works spanning the traditional to the experimental, and from ancient to modern. Why? Because we love it.

Our History

Choral Stewardship

Hundreds of choristers have passed through our ranks over the years, and at times, the choir has had three family generations represented at the same time. Maintaining a healthy choral community in New Brunswick is key to continuing this tradition.

NB Choirs

Become a Sponsor

We’re a nonprofit, volunteer amateur choir with a mandate of performance excellence, outreach and collaboration. Our promotional materials reach thousands of discerning consumers, and your support helps us strengthen the arts community in Fredericton.

Opportunities

A World That Shimmers

Bel Canto Spring: The Director's Cut

Saturday, May 30 2026

Larynxes Up! Join us, and the brilliant Elm City String Quartet for a captivating evening of Canadian (and a few choice European) choral works, near and dear to our special guest Artistic Director, Dr. Joel Tranquilla. Featuring the eponymous work by Nicholas Ryan Kelly, with selections by David Squires, Colin Eatock, Tawnie Olsen, Katerina Gimon, Edward Enman, Sherryl Sewepagaham and Fredericton's own Douglas Vipond.

The Tradition Continued...

December 6 & 7, 2025

You missed it! Not to worry though; we live-streamed the Saturday evening show for our far-flung family and friends, and you can watch it on our Youtube channel, or by clicking the link below.

Program Notes

Concert Video

Artistic Director

Dr. Joel Tranquilla

Bel Canto is excited to have Dr. Joel Tranquilla as our special guest Artistic Director for the 2025-26 season. A Fredericton native, Joel is not only the current Artistic Director of the Halifax Camerata Singers and Chorus Master for Symphony Nova Scotia, but has also been Associate Conductor of the Canadian Chamber Choir, performing with them in every corner of the country, is a past Guest Conductor for both the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and the New Brunswick Youth Choir, and was Assistant Conductor of the National Youth Choir of Canada.

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