Hailed by critics as having a "beautiful, light mezzo agility, and natural theatricality," and a "commanding" stage presence, Lora completed her Masters of Music in Classical Voice Performance in May 2012 from the University of Miami's acclaimed Frost School of Music. Here, she performed the roles of Cherubino in "Le Nozze di Figaro," Mrs. Herring in "Albert Herring," and the title role of "Orfeo." Prior to receiving her Master's Degree, she received her Bachelors of Music from Miami University in her homestate of Ohio where her roles included Papagena in "Die Zauberflöte," and Poppet in Britten's "Paul Bunyan," amongst numerous other roles in opera scenes and chorus. She also has studied opera and art song performance in Salzburg, and the Tuscan region of Italy, along with spending a summer at the Manhattan School of Music's Summer Voice Institute. She also holds a passion for Musical Theater, having performed in community and college productions, and concert work.

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With a voice that has been described as “exquisite,” “sublime,” and “pure beauty,” soprano Veronica has performed with opera companies and orchestras across the country while keeping firm roots in her hometown of Philadelphia. She has performed with small choruses and full orchestras, in intimate outdoor venues and major opera houses. She is an Artist in Residence at Temple University and has sung as a core member of many local choral ensembles, but frequently travels outside of the area to perform.

Recently returned from Shenandoah Bach Festival’s Mozart C minor mass, and her first Countess with the Shenandoah Bach Festival’s concert version Le nozze di Figaro. 2010-2011 season also took Veronica on tour for the Northeast Louisiana / Union Parish Arts Council’s Amazing Grace (featuring music of various religions, time periods and styles).

In 2008-2009 Veronica sang the role of the High Priestess for Opera Birmingham’s Aida, and added several new roles...

Exciting, entertaining and energetic, Philip’s ability speaks for itself. He was formally trained at the tender age of 13 on the trombone at La Salle College High School. With the performance ability sharpened by his diverse professional experiences, Philip D. is a renaissance man in his own right. He has worked with such notable artists and groups such as; Peter Nero & The Philly Pops, Slide Hampton, Robin Eubanks, Freda Payne, Martha Reeves of the Vandellas, The Intruders, The Blue Notes, The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Contours, as well as The Temptations. Philip enjoys working with others, he wants his students to discover their musical ability and get in touch with their creative talents. His musical influences, aside from the groups he has worked with include Michael McDonald, Earth Wind and Fire, Journey, Queen, Take 6, Stevie Wonder, Joshua Redman, John Coltrane, and the list goes on. By taking lessons with Philip you will have a diverse variety of styles and...

Chosen as Teacher of the Week February 27th, 2012! Profiled on Takelessons.com Facebook page.

I've led a life dedicated to teaching and performing. I have two degrees in music- a Masters degree in Voice Performance and Teaching, and a Bachelors in Music Education. I've been teaching voice for six years at a local university and I have worked with actors, dancers, and artists in every style of music. My graduate studies broadened my teaching tools and I can't wait to share them with you!

Currently, I am working on a career as an opera singer. I am studying privately with my teacher from graduate school and my pianist- coach, who helps me with interpretation and clarity in my singing. I took private acting lessons that helped me sing my music with emotional honesty, and helped me look good on stage. With being a student so recently myself, it makes me so excited to help students make their own discoveries.

I have also taught at university summer programs for high school...

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Meghan currently lives in Philadelphia PA, and is an Adjunct Voice Instructor at the University of Delaware. She also teaches private voice at The St. Andrew’s School in Middletown Delaware, and at the University of Delaware Community Music School. She maintains a private voice studio in the Philadelphia area, and is an active performer throughout the region.

Meghan is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware where she earned the degree of Master of Music in Voice Performance under the teaching of Dr. Robert Brandt. At the University of Delaware, Meghan was last seen as Rosalinda in Strauss’s Die Fledermaus, and as Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with the University of Delaware Opera Theater, where she served as the Graduate Teacher’s Assistant for both the Voice and Opera Departments from 2009-2011. Meghan performed as Juliette in Scenes from Roméo et Juliette with the University of Delaware Opera Workshop, as well as directed...

I have been singing for as long as I can remember. It is my very favorite activity. I have transformed my love of singing into a career.
I have been teaching music lessons for over 25 years. When you study with me you will have the advantage of that experience. I have extensive experience teaching students of all ages. Throughout my teaching career I have taught students with varied backgrounds and diverse needs. If you are a person who was told not to sing by your music teacher, don't give up! I have taught many children and adults to match pitches and improve their singing voices.

I earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Moravian College and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Temple University. While at Temple, I studied standard vocal repertoire and Early Music. I have also completed graduate courses in Early Childhood and Elementary Education at West Chester University.
I served on the faculty of Suburban Music School for 17 years where...

Elizabeth has been praised for her “clear ringing soprano voice”, excellent comic timing, and “warm and enlightening” performances (The News Journal of Wilmington, DE). Elizabeth has been seen on stage with most of the Philadelphia area Gilbert & Sullivan groups, including The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County, Ardensingers, and Thespis Etc., and performed the roles of Patience (Patience), Yum-Yum (The Mikado), Rose Maybud (Ruddigore), Angelina (Trial by Jury), and Fiammetta (Gondoliers) in 2008 and 2009.

Most recently, Elizabeth performed the leading soprano role in the world premiere of an original opera with Opera Delaware in Wilmington, DE's Fringe Festival. She “tackled the challenging score with gusto, her beautiful soprano and excellent diction winning in even the highest vocal points” (The Community News of Wilmington, DE).

Elizabeth received a B.A. in music from Emory University in Atlanta, GA and graduated with an M.M. in vocal performance on...