Profiles in "Voice" Expertise Area

  • DeMaris, soprano, has been heard on opera, recital, and concert stages. Her research interests include musicianship for singing, and self-directed learning in the applied voice studio.
  • Weiss, mezzo-soprano, has sung Zweite Dame, Grimgerde, Leitmetzerin, Marcellina, Santuzza, and Venus with Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Oper Köln, Oper Leipzig, San Diego Opera, and Berlin Philharmonic.
  • A passionate teaching artist, Myers’ hybrid career spans 20 years and includes professional international performance in opera, jazz and gospel, private voice instruction, classroom teaching, leading and managing teachers.
  • Michelle Chin is a Faculty Associate for the School of Music, Dance and Theatre and a member of the music theatre performance faculty. She is a professional educator, actress, musician, director, music director, choreographer, and collaborator.
  • Director, David Radamés Toro, applies his backgrounds in physical theatre and music to a variety repertoire. He has worked at companies including Minnesota Opera, the Wexford Opera Festival, and Washington National Opera.