The Vocal Academy is proud to host legendary voice faculty and vocal coaches alongside emerging professionals in both collaborative piano and voice.
Voice Faculty and Master Artists:
- Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo-soprano: Juilliard School, Met Opera Artist
- Jean Bernard Cerin, baritone: founder of Kuwento Mizik; Cornell University
- Paul Groves, tenor: Met Opera Artist, Artist-in-Residence, Louisiana State University
- Martha Guth, soprano: co-director, Sparks & Wiry Cries; Ithaca College
- Amy Petrongelli, soprano: vocalist, Khemia Ensemble; University of Georgia
- Sandra Moon, soprano: Met Opera Artist, Badisches Staatstheater; Louisiana State University
- Other guest faculty to be announced soon!
Vocal Coaches:
- Martin Katz, Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Michigan, SongFest, Music Academy of the West, Merola Opera Program
- Howard Watkins, Assistant Conductor, Metropolitan Opera; Music Coach, Juilliard
- Jorge Parodi, Vocal coach and Conductor, Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music. General and Artistic Director of Opera Hispánica
- Christopher Turbessi, Vocal Coach, Temple University
- Ana Maria Otamendi, Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano, Louisiana State University
- Elena Lacheva, Vocal Coach and Professional in Residence, Louisiana State University