Bella Voce (It., beautiful voice) is a Chicago-based chamber chorus specializing in classical a cappella music.

Founded in 1982 by Richard Childress as His Majestie's Clerkes, the group was renamed in 2001. The group's performances are usually of early and contemporary European music. Originally performing music of the English Tudor period, the name Bella Voce was chosen as the performances of His Majestie's Clerkes took on broader interests. The group is currently led by Anne Heider, artistic director, and Tamara Schupman, managing director.

Heider is a choral conductor at the Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, sings alto with the Chicago Sacred Harp singers and researches shape-note singing related to the Midwest.

Schupman is a Choral Assistant for the Northwest Bach Festival, and a member of the Chamber Singers of Chicago.

External links

• Bella Voce home page