A "Note" from Debbie & Dan Monroe
To all of our talented singers and amazing parents—finally some warmer weather is here! Many new shows and events are coming up: workshops, coffee houses, retirement home shows, concerts, festivals, and everything in between! We hope you're ready to SING. Some fun shows this month!
New 25th Anniversary Edition T-Shirts
New 25th Anniversary Edition T-Shirts will be in this month! Pre-orders are done, but we'll have extras available for only $30.
Studio Updates
New things and improvements are happening at Bello! If you've been in recently, you’ll see our:
- Main waiting room
- Front teaching room
- All studios on that side
We also have a new piano studio and a new vocal room too! Lots of updates to make things fresh and more comfortable for our students and families.
Now that outdoor shows are upon us, please make sure you have a studio t-shirt to wear to all of our shows!
Annual Bello Picnic
Please put this date on your calendar for our Annual Bello Picnic: Sunday, July 13th, from 3:00 – 5:30 pm at Chestnut Ridge Park, Shelter #12 (same shelter as last year). Food sign-up coming soon!
Bello Singers in the Spotlight
May 10th: West Falls – Cassidy Cole Opens for Stars of the Grand Ole Opry
Saturday at 7:00 pm at West Falls Center for the Arts. Help celebrate 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry with classics by Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, and more!
June 13th: Scarlett Schultz Sings the National Anthem for Flag Day
11:30 am at Mercy Hospital.
Upcoming Events
- May 9th (Friday), 5:00–7:00 pm – SPoT Coffee House, Hamburg Location
- May 10th (Saturday), 7:00 pm – West Falls Center for the Arts: Cassidy Cole opening for Stars of the Grand Ole Opry
- Memorial Day Weekend – Invite-only performance: 2:00–4:00 pm, all ages, all-day music!
- May 24th (Saturday), 2:00–3:00 pm – Eden Heights of West Seneca (Standards only!)
- May 25th (Sunday), 1:00 pm Doors Open – The Wings Meeting Place: American Soldier: A Tribute to Toby Keith featuring DeWayne Terry
- June 7th (Saturday) – East Aurora: The Heart of Music Festival (Noon–3:00 pm at Elm Street Bakery)
- June 13th (Friday) – Anthem by Bello Bella’s at Buffalo Bisons Game (6:35 pm)
- June 20th (Friday), 5:30–7:30 pm – Wegmans Café Show
- June 23rd (Monday) – All Access Concerts:
- 5:00–7:00 pm (Jr's)
- 7:30–9:00 pm (All ages performing, raffles too!)
June 24th (Tuesday), 6:00–9:00 pm – All Access Concert: Bella’s and Adults at Orchard Park High School Auditorium - June 27th (Friday), 5:00–7:00 pm – SPoT Coffee House, Hamburg Location
- July 4th – Pre-Firework Show: Bella’s, Jr’s, and invited singers (Middle School, 5:30 pm to dusk)
- July 10th (Thursday), 6:00–8:00 pm – Marilla Gazebo Summer Concert Series (Invite only)
- July 13th (Sunday), 3:00–5:30 pm – Annual Bello Picnic at Chestnut Ridge Shelter #12 (Bring games and chairs!)
- July 23rd (Wednesday), 5:30–9:30 pm – Taste of Orchard Park (Studio closed for event)
- July 26th (Saturday), 2:00 pm – Elison Independent Living Orchard Glen Event, Orchard Park
- July 31st (Thursday), 7:00 pm – Fox Run Gazebo Concert Series (Bring lawn chairs!)
- August 9th (Saturday), Noon–1:30 pm – Erie County Fair (Tops Avenue of Flags Stage, Country songs only; Invite-only)
- September 20th (Saturday) – 23rd Annual Music Is Art Festival at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor (Everyone invited to sing!)
- November 6th – West Falls Children’s Flash Mob (Details coming soon!)
All Access Concerts
The All Access Concerts will be held on Monday, June 23rd (two shows) and Tuesday, June 24th (one show). These are our biggest shows of the year, and awards are given out too—mark your calendars now!
Coffee Houses in 2025
Cassidy Cole runs the Hamburg SPoT Coffee Houses. These shows are a great way to get your feet wet when you're a little nervous about singing in front of a crowd!
This month's show is Friday, May 9th, from 5:00–7:00 pm (Hamburg Location). ALL are welcome and encouraged to sing! We just ask that you stay for the entire show to support everyone.
Merch Restocked
We just got more kids sizes in too! Just a reminder that Bello Merch must be worn at our shows in 2025 (this excludes our coffee houses & retirement shows) Price list and samples in waiting room!
New black w/white lettering Bello sweatpants and Pajama bottoms NOW IN ! All of your favorite Bello Gear is available for you to try on and check out sizes, in our merch room. (we have a fitting area too!
Closings & Openings
We will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day!
LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY MEMO & PAYMENT POLICIES
Effective January 1st, 2023, if canceling your lesson without 24 hour notice is necessary, you are STILL responsible for payment for that lesson.
JR'S rehearsal
*JR'S rehearsal this month will be April 1st, 15th, and 29th from 6-7pm. There's bi-weekly rehearsals so that our kids can be together & do what they love to do...SING! There's a limit on the number of children we can have at these rehearsals so if you would like to be on our list, contact Debbie. Cost per child is only $10/week (Ages 4-12)
BELLO BELLA'S Rehearsals
*BELLO BELLA'S rehearsals this month will be April 1st (makeup from cancellation), 8th, and 22nd, from 8-9pm. This particular group will be by invite only. $10/week. (Ages 12-up)
*BOTH Jr's and Bella's groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesday's and must maintain attendance to remain in the groups.
***Please make sure you come to all outdoor shows with your Bello gear on. (need to wear in order to sing)
