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My lifelong dream has been to share with audiences my passion for storytelling through song. Throughout my training and performing career, I have continually examined what it means to be a woman of color in the classical music industry.
In recent years, I have begun to explore the narrative power inherent in lyric theater by assuming new roles as a stage and music director and as a mentor to young composers. I am activity engaging in new partnerships utilizing "theater of sound," or lyric theater, to explore the stories of American people of the African diaspora. Contact me here to learn more. |
I have always maintained a dual career as a performing artist and arts education leader. As an educator, I have worked with opera companies, community schools, and art organizations throughout the U.S. In recent years, I have transitioned to teaching in higher education and PK-12 school settings, working as an educator, administrator, and board member. In 2022, I began an exciting new position as the PK-12 Director of Visual and Performing Arts at The Blake School. Previously, I was an adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, where I taught in the Dougherty Family College; as well as in the Music Department of the College of Arts and Sciences and for the Office of Student Affairs.
I hold an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Learning, from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Music, Vocal Performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Italian Studies from the University of Minnesota.
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I hold an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Learning, from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Music, Vocal Performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Italian Studies from the University of Minnesota.
Click the buttons below to listen to my recordings, and to learn more about my performing activities.