Bella Voce returned to River Garden to entertain the beautiful residents. The Staff surpassed themselves in decorating this "Hurray to Hollywood" themed event. Our show included American Standards in Film, Disney and a Salute to Broadway Films.  We concluded with a New Year's Count Down and Sparkling Cider Toast.

Bella Voce returned to entertain our longest supporting Client, the Bernhardts, for their annual home Christmas Party. This family will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you Regina.

December 2011 - Childs Reed Law Firm Holiday Party - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce returned to entertain the amazing Partners, Employees and Family of the Childs Reed Law Firm at  Deerwood Country Club. After piano favorites during cocktails and dinner, we delivered an interactive show with sing-a-longs and group/duet and solo numbers ranging from secular to sacred music.

November 2011 - One Ocean Resort & Spa - Gingerbread Sleigh Unveiling - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce provided an all lady caroling performance at this unveiling. Beautiful resort & spa right on the beach.

Bella Voce returned to the beautiful TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. We provided Victorian Caroling and included the many children attending in a sing-a-long. Great way to ring in the Christmas Season.

Bella Voce continues to support Riverside Fine Arts and their Project Listen Youth Outreach. We had a wonderful time working with the students on listening/observation skills and foreign language singing. At both shows, the students sang "America the Beautiful" to us!  One of the students also provided a "Bravo" (below)!

Bella Voce returned to Vicar's Landing to present a program of Broadway Ensembles. Great show and a dear, appreciative audience. The Activities Director emailed: "THANK YOU!! As always, you all put on a fabulous performance. You KNOW we'll have you back!!".

Bella Voce returned to Cypress Village to entertain the beautiful, gracious residents. The theme for the month was Australia. We put together an evening of Opera, Broadway and Neapolitan music combined with trivia about the Sydney Opera House. A number of residents had been to the opera house and shared memories. Great work by Cast Members: Erin Barnes and Greg Spiess.

Bella Voce's Jim Goodell and Michael Dell provided piano/vocals for the reception at this landmark event. Michael also supported the Mass prior to the reception with his amazing Organ playing. Father Dan is a dear friend and it was a privilege to honor him.

Bella Voce's Jim Goodell joined good friend and national cabaret artist, Sarah Boone, in her Cabaret: Songs at the Crossroads. Having performed to critical acclaim in both LA and NY, Sarah brought the show to Jax in support of Theatre Jacksonville. The performance was a sell out and the audience extremely appreciative.  Thank you Sarah!

Bella Voce was honored to support this important event based in the Touch Down Club at Ben Hill Griffen Stadium, University of Florida. Set as a 20's theme, the Cast dressed in character to welcome the guests. We then performed "Singing Waiters" prior to dinner. A huge thank you to Dan Hathcock of Unforgettable Events for inviting us to perform.  Dan is an amazing event planner and we hope to work with him often.

Bella Voce was the featured entertainment at Riverside Fine Arts' "Taste of Talent" fundraiser. This event combines  visual art displays and food & drink while musicians perform simultaneously in three venues. As a former board member of this amazing fine arts organization, our producer, Jim Goodell, is committed to supporting the RFAA Mission. Eight Bella Cast Members performed a one hour show featuring: opera, Broadway, standards and Neapolitan songs.

Bella Voce Cast Members: Erin & Matt Barnes and Bella Managing Director, Chris Goodell, supported the Temple Chorale for a special Shabbat Service celebrating the Union Prayer Book.  Company friend, Jim Albert, also joined the chorale.

Bella Voce Cast Members: Michelle Nugent Munley, Erin Barnes and Matt Barnes joined Jim Goodell in supporting a production of "Purim Night Fever-the Disco Megillah" at the Congregation Ahavath Chesed. Jim is fortunate to be the Music Director at this Temple.  Thank you so much Cast for giving of your time to support this production.

January 2011 - Palmer Catholic Academy 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce Founder/Producer, Jim Goodell, returned to MC this fundraising event for the Academy. This is the third consecutive year MC-ing.

Bella Voce took 250 students of J. Allen Axson Montessori School through several vocal appreciation exercises sponsored by the Riverside Fine Arts Association's Project Listen program.

Bella Voce Founder/Producer, Jim Goodell, and Music Director, Michael Dell delivered a program entitled: The Life of an Opera Singer for the beautiful residents of Carriage Club. The program feature Opera favorites, a Mario Lanza & Ezio Pinza Tribute and a Trip Through Naples.  Thank you Dennis Del Rosario for bringing us in.

Bella Voce returned to Ocean Forest to entertain the members. Thank you Ann for making this a Bella and Ocean Forest Tradition.

Bella Voce returned to the Ritz to provide Victorian Caroling to the appreciative guests and staff.  We performed throughout the Resort, including the VIP Room.

Bella Voce entertained the beautiful seniors at this event. Record numbers were in attendance this year. What a wonderful audience. 

Bella Voce produced and delivered the entertainment for this annual Rotary Event, including Carolers and Santa. 

Bella Voce consulted and delivered the music for the Dedication Mass for the new St. Luke's Chapel in Jacksonville.  Thank you so much to Mary Pat & Dave Kulik who invited us to serve.

Bella Voce designed and delivered a Christmas Show for the 30th Anniversary of the Sawgrass Women's Club. Event included music of the season as well as sacred music concluding with the reading of "One Solitary Child" and the Halleluiah Chorus. Beautiful group.

Bella Voce caroled for the wonderful shoppers and their children across two weekends.  Weather was nice and the shoppers were very appreciative.

Bella Voce cast members joined singers from the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, Jacksonville University Concert Choir and many local choral groups to produce a "Messiah Flash Mob" Youtube video at the Riverside Arts Market.  This video was in support of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Arts Market.

December 2010 - Jacksonville Legatus Chapter Christmas Meeting - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce designed/delivered both the Mass music and the after-dinner program for the Jacksonville Legatus Chapter's Christmas Meeting. This is an amazing group of Catholic CEO's and a wonderful organizing/mission. Bella Voce Producer, Jim Goodell, and wife & Bella Executive Director, Chris Goodell, were honored to perform Italian Favorites for the Group Chaplin, Bishop Victor Galeone. In light of the Bishop's upcoming retirement, this was a special meeting and the Bishop's last December Meeting with the group.

 

 

November 2010 - TPC Sawgrass Christmas Tree Lighting - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce kicked off a busy Christmas Season with Victorian Caroling at the TPC Sawgrass Tree Lighting Event. The clubhouse was decorated beautifully and the many children really made the event. Local television featured our performance on the evening news.

 

 

November 2010 - RFAA's Project Listen Children's Series - Spring Park Elementary, Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce was honored to support Riverside Fine Arts Association and their Project Listen Program. We delivered a music appreciation & discovery experience for over 200 students at Spring Park Elementary School.  Beautiful program for beautiful children.

 

 

November 2010 - Vicar's Landing "Performance Series " Event, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce was invited to return to perform for the beautiful residents of Vicar's Landing for their "Performance Series". Such a fabulous audience and the Bella Cast was amazing. We were honored to be named the most popular group in the series.

 

 

October 2010 - Sweetwater "Music Through the 20th Century" Event, Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce created a cabaret experience featuring Broadway & American Song Book favorites from 1913-2008. Beautiful desserts were featured and the space was set as a nightclub.  Thank you to Woody Reaves and the Social Committee at Sweetwater.  We look forward to returning in the near future.

 

 

October 2010 - River Garden "Birthday" Recognition Event, Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce delivered a performance of Opera, Standards & Broadway favorites for the beautiful Residents and Staff of River Garden. We will be returning in December for a New Year's Eve Celebration!

 

 

October 2010 - "An Evening on Mulberry Street" at the Sawgrass Beach Club - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce provided a tailored entertainment package for the Sawgrass Beach Club's "An Evening on Mulberry Street" Little Italy event. From Rat Pack piano/vocals to strolling accordionist to a surprise "Singing Waiters" act, the evening was magical and very well received.

 

 

October 2010 - "Pirates of Penzance" Run with the Alhambra Theatre/Jacksonville Symphony - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce Cast Members: Jim Goodell, Randall Adkison and Regina Torres supported the Alhambra Theatre and the Jacksonville Symphony in a run of "The Pirates of Penzance" at Jacoby Hall in Jacksonville - 10/1 thru 10/3.

 

August 2010 - ARTunleashed Fundraiser - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce provided Emcee services and vocal/piano music for ARTunleashed. This fundraiser for First Coast No More Homeless Pets was set at the River Club on the 34th/35th floors of the Modis Building in downtown Jacksonville. Wonderful organization providing spay/neuter services to many organizations in the North Florida area.  This event raised over $45,000.

 

 

Congregation Ahavath Chesed Farewell to Cantor Margaret Bruner - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce designed and performed a program featuring all Jewish Composers and Recording Artists in the genres of Broadway, Pop and Standards. Cantor Margaret Bruner was honored at this event and sang beautifully including a surprise group number with her Temple Chorale. Many thanks to Rae Masin for producing this event.

May 2010 - Military Appreciation Event at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce Creator/Producer, Jim Goodell, performed our National Anthem at a Jax Golf Military Appreciation Event. Such a terrific cause and the fly-over was amazing.

 

 

May 2010 - St. Augustine Community Chorus - Carmina Burana - St. Augustine, FL

Bella Voce Creator/Producer, Jim Goodell, performed the Baritone Solos with the St. Augustine Community Chorus for their season finale "Carmina Burana". Wonderful experience providing the opportunity to showcase both Jim's voice and acting abilities.

 

April 2010 - RFAA Taste of Talent - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce joined an amazing assembly of the finest musicians in Northeast Florida at the 2nd Annual Taste of Talent. This fundraiser was in support of the Riverside Fine Arts Association. Concurrent performances from 7 to 11 p.m. throughout the Church of the Good Shepherd were complemented by wonderful food and drink. A fantastic organization and very fun to perform for fellow musicians.

 

April 2010 - Miss Nease Pageant Judging - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

April 2010 - Vicar's Landing Music Society Event - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bella Voce was invited by our good friend, Dr. Gerson Yessin, to perform for the residents of Vicar's Landing as part of their Music Society Series. We created a special program entitled: “Music We Love to Sing”.  It is not often that professional singers are afforded the opportunity to sing a program of their favorites. In the program, we take the audience through a series of Opera/International Cross-over/Broadway and Standard songs with each of the cast sharing connections with the music.

Bella Voce entertained for a "Night in New York" theme program at a beautiful private home in St. Augustine. Three Moms organized this event as a result of a Bella Voce Gift Certificate donated at the Angel Ball; a fundraiser for Palmer Catholic Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach. We provided light vocal standards for the cocktail hour and then a Broadway Review which included a Trivia Contest with winners receiving Bella CDs.  The Moms decorated the home with New York photos and signs. They also created a menu of New York favorites with the evening ending with hotdogs for the "train ride home"...very fun!

February 2010 - Waste Not, Want Not - "Voices Against Hunger" Event - Jacksonville, FL

Bella Voce donated their performance for this first ever fundraiser.  Waste Not, Want Not is an amazing organization who coordinates the collection and distribution of food to the needy. wastenotflorida.com

Bella Voce was privileged to provide entertainment for the residents of Pablo Hamlet in Jacksonville Beach. This event was sponsored by the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) and the PGA Tour. The residents were treated to breakfast and then wonderful foods for their Thanksgiving. Thank you to our good friend, Vivian Southwell, Executive Director of BEAM for inviting us.

Jim Goodell produced & directed a "Three Baritone's" Concert for the parish of OLSS which included Father Glenn Charest (wonderful Parish Priest with a really nice voice), Joel DeCandio (amazing talent now going to Catholic University for Musical Theatre) and yours truly.  It was a really neat teambuilding event for the parish.  Thanks to Bob Grano for coordinating.

Jim Goodell of Bella Voce was the Baritone Soloist for this concert.  Wonderful experience and wonderful group.