Mission :
We sing great choral literature for the education and enjoyment of our greater community
History :
Chorale Bel Canto of Whittier, California is composed of over 80 selected voices from Whittier and surrounding areas, and made its debut performance on Saturday, December 4, 1982 at the Whittier Presbyterian Church performing Handel's Messiah under the direction of founder Whittier College Professor of Music, Stephen Gothold.
Since then, the Chorale has made numerous appearances including performances in Japan in 1994 and at the Hollywood Bowl in 1995 as it joined together with 1000 singers from America and Japan to sing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. In 2001, members of the Chorale -- along with Whittier College students, alumni, and members of the Imperial Valley Choral Society -- toured Eastern European countries and performed selections of American hymns, spirituals, and sacred songs.
