Bella Voce’s Polyphony Camp, an interactive and immersive choral experience, returns! Participants will learn the ins-and-outs of singing polyphony in sessions led by Artistic Director Andrew Lewis. The weekend concludes with a performance for friends and family.

All skill levels welcome—no prior experience necessary!

Participants in the two-day camp will: 

• Learn all about polyphony (a composition style that weaves multiple independent melodic lines into a rich sonic tapestry), in workshops led by artistic director Andrew Lewis. The 2026 camp, taking place over Valentine’s Day weekend, will feature Italian love madrigals as a special focus of the workshop.

• Sing together, conducted by Lewis and supported by Bella Voce members.

• Socialize with your fellow campers and Bella Voce members during Saturday’s lunch break. Lunch will be provided.

• Experience the joy of choral singing.

• Perform in a concert at Bella Voce’s home concert venue, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Evanston)

Your registration includes the full weekend of workshops, Saturday lunch, and Sunday’s concert (free for your friends and family!) at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston! A tentative schedule of events is below.

DAY 1: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

10:00 Welcome, introductions and camp overview.

10:15 Lecture/discussion: Introduction to polyphony.

11:15 Rehearsal 1

12:30 Lunch and learn: lecture/discussion TBD. Lunch will be provided.

1:15 Rehearsal 2

2:00 Lecture/discussion TBD.

2:45 Rehearsal 3

4:00 END

DAY 2: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

1:00 Review and Rehearsal

3:30 break

4:00 Attendees present a brief, free concert for friends and family.