Voices of Naples

Voices of Naples is now accepting scholarship applications from 2012 graduating seniors from Collier/Lee Counties who plan to pursue a college major associated with vocal music. All applications must be received by March 8, 2012. Contact voicesofnaples@yahoo.com for more information.

Meet our new Artistic Director -- Dr. Douglas Renfroe is a nationally acclaimed bass-baritone who has specialized in oratorio works and has performed throughout the United States and Europe.  He received his undergraduate degree from Westminster Choir College, his graduate degree from Catholic University of America, and in 2004 was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of California.  He has been a featured soloist and guest conductor with the Varna International Music Festival, including the Bulgarian premiere of Elijah in 2007, and the bass soloist in Voices of Naples’ annual “Sing-Along Messiah” since 2006.  Doug is the Cantor and Music Director at Temple Bat Yam on Sanibel Island; he also serves as Music Director at Beach United Methodist Church (Fort Myers Beach) and Artistic Director of Moorings Capital Opera.

Our Mission Statement

Voices of Naples is a not-for-profit educational organization functioning within the State of Florida.  The group consists of a  musical director and a volunteer board of directors and singers.  All are dedicated to the following mission:

• To present a gift of quality choral music to the community that is uplifting to the audience and the choral ensemble.
• To provide an opportunity for singers to learn choral techniques and to study various types of choral literature.
• To provide scholarship opportunities for student vocalists.
• To provide opportunities for the choral ensemble to perform in concert.