2021 Faculty Artists
- Dr. Alexis Davis-Hazell – mezzo-soprano, Women in Opera (University of Alabama [UA])
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritione, producer, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Mr. Andrew Livingston – improvisation instructor (Second City Improv., Chicago)
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech)
- Dr. Dawn Neely – soprano, stage director, acting for singers (University of West Georgia)
- Prof. David Ronis – tenor, stage director, acting for singers (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
- Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, T&B Class (UA)
- Dr. Susan Williams– soprano, Women in Opera (UA)
- Ms. Victoria Yeager – choreographer, dance instructor (UA)
2021 Stage Directing Intern
- Christine Alfano – University of Tennessee
2021 Participating Artists
- Kaylyn Taylor Baldwin, soprano – Utah State University
- Christina Brandt, soprano – Brigham Young University, Utah
- Lucy Calaway, soprano – Vanderbilt University, Tennessee
- Samantha Goette, soprano – West Virginia University
- Sabrina Hebert, soprano – St. Anselm College, New Hampshire
- Sydney Hoel, soprano – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Blair Lipham, soprano – Vanderbilt University, Tennessee
- Collin McCrea, tenor – University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Kathleen Morgan, soprano – University of Central Missouri
- Madilyn Morris, soprano – University of Mississippi
- Carolyn Orr, soprano – Baylor University, Texas
- Sydney Perez, soprano – University of Texas
- Grace Rivord – Columbus State University, Georgia
- Noah Rogers, baritone – Truman State University, Missourie
- Nicole Zwier, soprano – Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2020 Participating Artists
There were no young artists selected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Faculty Artists
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Druid City program was canceled. Below is a list of the artists and administrators who had been engaged for the 2020 program:
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (University of Alabama [UA])
- Dr. Ellen Denham – soprano, stage directing intern (Texas A&M University Corpus Christy)
Dr. Jeanette Fontaine – mezzo-soprano, audition panelist and mezzo-soprano class (Mississippi State University) - Mr. Nicolas Guerrero – collaborative pianist Intern (Ithaca College; UA Alum)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritione, producer, master class, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Emily Trapp Jenkins – collaborative pianist intern (Arkansas State University)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Ms. Lauren Lenz – stage directing intern (Detroit, Michigan)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Mr. Andrew Livingston – improvisation instructor; stage combat assistant (Second City Improv, Chicago)
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech)
- Dr. Dawn Neely – soprano, stage director, acting for singers (University of West Georgia)
- Prof. David Ronis – tenor, stage director, acting for singers, tenor class (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
- Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, audition panelist, tenor class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD)
- Ms. Thea Wigglesworth – stage directing intern (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- Dr. Susan Williams– soprano, audition master class, soprano class (UA)
- Dr. Christopher Withrow – baritone, Director of Operations, classes in technology and digital media (Mississippi State University)
- Mr. Keith Wolfe – audition panelist, General Director, Opera Birmingham
2020 Administrative Staff
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling, Producer and Director
- Dr. Christoper Withrow, baritone, Director of Operations (Mississippi State University; UA and Druid City Alum)
- Mr. Evan Fleming, baritone, Administrative Assistant (MM candidate, UA, and Druid City Alum)
- Ms. Ashton Griffin, soprano, Administrative Assistant (UA and Druid City Alum)
2019 Participating Artists
- Alexandra Backfisch, soprano – Mercer University, Georgia
- Shannon Bean, soprano – West Virginia University
- Yuliia Billa, soprano – Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, Kiev
- Stella Broussard, soprano – University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Kyle Chastulik, bass-baritone – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Tyler Cook, tenor – Augusta University, Georgia
- Evan Fleming, baritone – Montclair State University, New Jersey
- Jada Foster, mezzo-soprano – University of Alabama
- Quaine Hogan, tenor – Arkansas State University
- Brian Ingalsbe, tenor – Kansas State University
- Hannah Jackson, soprano – Utah State University
- Thai Johnson, tenor – Columbus State University, Georgia
- Maddi Jolley, soprano – University of Mississippi
- Julie Knight, soprano – Murray State University, Kentucky
- Emily LaVelle, soprano – College of the Ozarks, Missouri
- Taylor Lee, soprano – Northwest University, Washington
- Madeline Mazzotta, soprano – Binghamton University
- Vanessa Moya, mezzo-soprano – Stetson University, Florida
- Casey Robichaux, baritone – University of Louisiana, Lafayette
- Angel Sneed, mezzo-soprano – University of West Georgia
- Mikayla Trenhaile, soprano – University of South Dakota
- Matthew Tyree, baritone – Troy University, Alabama
- Ontario Williams, baritone – Augusta University, Georgia
2019 Faculty Artists
- Prof. Stacy Alley– choreographer and dance instructor (UA Dept. of Theatre and Dance)
- Dr. Taylor Burkhardt – collaborative pianist intern (DMA, University of Minnesota)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance– pianist and vocal coach (UA)
- Dr. Alexis Davis-Hazell– mezzo-soprano, audition panelist, mezzo class (UA)
- Dr. Marisa De Silva– stage directing intern (Loyola Marymount University; DMA, University of Southern California)
- Mr. José Israel Garcia – stage directing intern (BM, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
- Ms. Katie Hahn – stage directing intern (MFA, Texas Tech University)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling– bass-baritione, producer, master class, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston– pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Christy Lee– audition panelist (Mississippi State University)
- Dr. Linda Lister– soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Mr. Andrew Livingston – improvisation instruction, stage combat assistant (UA Alum; Second City Improv, Chicago)
- Dr. Richard Masters– pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech)
- Ms. Ann Marie Meeker – assistant choreographer and dance instructor (UA Dept. of Theatre and Dance)
- Dr. Dawn Neely– soprano, stage director, acting for singers (University of West Georgia)
- Prof. David Ronis– tenor, stage director, acting for singers, tenor class (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
- Dr. David Tayloe– tenor, audition panelist, tenor class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD)
- Dr. Susan Williams– soprano, soprano class (UA)
- Ms. Esme Wong– collaborative pianist intern (MM, University of North Texas)
2019 Administrative Assistants
- Dr. Garrett Torbert – DMA, University of Alabama
- Mr. Christopher Withrow – DMA Candidate, University of Alabama
2018 Participating Artists
- Trevor Blood, baritone – Mississippi State University
- Emily Clements, soprano – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Connor Dalton, baritone – Mars Hill University, North Carolina
- Jonathan Elmore, tenor – Virginia Tech
- Brydon Fox, soprano – University of Mobile
- Ashton Griffin, soprano – Baylor University, Texas
- Grace Hall, soprano – Mississippi College
- Mary Haugh, soprano – Virginia Tech
- Crystal Kachevas, soprano – Arkansas State University
- Olivia Kliewer, soprano – Tabor College, Kansas
- Amy Stone, soprano – Louisiana State University
- Ariel Zaichick, soprano – Queen’s University, Canada
- Colleen McGonigle, mezzo-soprano – Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD
- Spencer McIntire, bass-baritone – Kansas State University
- Kate Meyer, mezzo-soprano – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Gilda Parlatto Lire, mezzo-soprano – University of Louisiana, Lafayette
- Kaitlin Pearson, mezzo-soprano – University of South Dakota
- Jordan Roth, bass-baritone – Tabor College, Kansas
- Megan Saslow, mezzo-soprano – Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida
- Jeffrey Steward, tenor – Arkansas State University
- William Tiffin, tenor – Mississippi State University
- Jerry Vargo, bass – University of Michigan-Flint
2018 Faculty Artists
- Prof. Stacy Alley – choreographer and dance instructor (UA Dept. of Theatre & Dance)
- Mr. Tom Alsip – stage director, audition panelist (Oklahoma State University)
- Prof. Maris Bosworth – collaborative pianist intern (Utah Valley University)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, mezzo class (UA)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritione, producer, master class, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Kristin Kenning – stage director, audition panelist (Samford University)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech)
- Dr. Joshua May – stage directing intern (University of Michigan-Flint)
- Dr. Dawn Neely – soprano, stage director, acting for singers (University of West Georgia)
- Prof. David Ronis – tenor, stage director, acting for singers, tenor class (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
- Mr. Scott Santoro – collaborative pianist intern (University of Alabama)
- Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, soprano class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD)
- Mr. Keith Wolfe – stage director, General Director, Opera Birmingham, audition panelist
- Prof. Ariana Wyatt – stage directing intern (Virginia Tech University)
2018 Administrative Assistants
- Mr. Garrett Torbert, University of Alabama
- Mr. Christopher Withrow, University of Alabama
2017 Participating Artists
- Marlise Ahuna, soprano – University of South Dakota
- Ashley Ashmore, mezzo-soprano – University of Mississippi
- Daveon Bolden, tenor – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Ashlyn Carter, soprano – Louisiana State University
- Melanie Culhane, soprano – University of Mississippi
- Isabel Dondero, soprano – University of Southern Mississippi
- Isaiah Garcia, baritone – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Lauren Honea, soprano – Louisiana State University
- Hayden Keefer, baritone – Virginia Tech University
- Samuel Morrison, bass-baritone – Waldorf University, Iowa
- Bree Nichols, soprano – University of Georgia
- Samuelle Reese, tenor – University of Oklahoma
- Kayla Shadlow, soprano – University of South Dakota
- Seth Stemple, tenor – Georgia Southern University (returning artist – Druid City 2014)
- Teresa Tucci, soprano – Sheridan College, Toronto, Canada
- Jessica Vance, mezzo-soprano – Virginia Tech University (returning artist – Druid City 2016)
- Sergio Vergara, baritone – University of Mississippi
- Cassie Warthen, soprano – Georgia Southern University
- Danielle Watson, soprano – Alcorn State University
- Calebria Webb, mezzo-soprano – Wayne State University
- Abby Weinstein, mezzo-soprano – Mississippi State University
- Samuel Wilson, tenor – Kansas State University
2017 Faculty Artists
- Prof. Stacy Alley – choreographer and dance instructor (UA Dept. of Theatre & Dance)
- Ms. Lauren Carlton – stage directing intern (MFA Candidate, Texas Tech)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA)
- Mr. Andre Chiang – baritone, audition panelist (Louisiana State University)
- Ms. Fang-Yi Chu – collaborative pianist intern (DMA Candidate, University of North Texas)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, masterclass in French diction, mezzo class (UA)
- Prof. Eric Gibson – stage director, stage directing intern program (Northern Arizona University)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritione, producer, master class, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Mr. Andrew Livingston – stage combat assistant (UA)
- Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech University)
- Prof. Eileen Moremen – stage directing intern (Kennessaw State University)
- Dawn Neely – soprano, stage director, acting for singers (University of West Georgia)
- Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – stage combat assistant (University of Memphis)
- Dr. Blake Richardson – conductor, guest in the Stage Directing Intern program (UA)
- Mr. John Rogers – baritone, guest artist on Russian diction (UA and Mississippi State University)
- Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, tenor class, audition panelist (UA)
- Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, soprano class (UA)
- Mr. Andrew Voelker – collaborative pianist intern (Illinois Wesleyan)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD)
- Mr. Keith Wolfe – stage director, General Director, Opera Birmingham, audition panelist
2017 Administrative Assistants
- Mr. Andrew Livingston, University of Alabama
- Mr. Christopher Withrow, University of Alabama
2016 Participating Artists
- Nathan Arnold, baritone – Murray State University, Kentucky
- Cody Arthur, tenor – University of Mississippi
- Zack Brown, baritone – Simpson College, Iowa
- Kathleen Buckner, mezzo-soprano – University of Southern Mississippi
- Dana Carlson, soprano – University of South Dakota
- Josaphat Contreras, tenor – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Jenna Fife, soprano – Louisiana State University
- Courtney Gammill, mezzo-soprano – University of Montana
- Jing Liu, soprano – Syracuse University, New York
- Samantha Martin, soprano – SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music
- Amanda Molinario, soprano – Lamar University, Texas
- Carol Anne Osborne, soprano – Troy University, Alabama
- Bethany Smith, soprano – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Matthew Snowdon, baritone – University of Toronto
- Caroline Stanczyk, soprano – University of Toronto
- Garrett Torbert, tenor – University of Missouri, Kansas City
- Jessica Vance, mezzo-soprano – Virginia Tech University
- Rene Vazquez, tenor – Lamar University, Texas (returning artist – Druid City 2015)
- Sarai Villatoro, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Tanisha Ward, soprano – University of Mississippi
- Scott Willis, baritone – East Carolina University
- Christopher Withrow, baritone – University of Nevada Las Vegas
2016 Faculty Artists
- Prof. Stacy Alley – choreographer and dance instructor (UA Dept. of Theatre & Dance)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, masterclass in French diction, stage director, mezzo class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew Gladden – collaborative pianist intern (DMA candidate, University of Illinois)
- Dr. Luvada Harrison – soprano, audition panelist (Stillman College, Tuscaloosa)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritione, progam producer, master class, business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class in German diction (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Kristin Kenning – soprano, audition panelist (Samford University, Birmingham)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech University)
- Mr. Charles Anthony Moore – stage directing Intern (DMA candidate, Louisiana State University, former Druid City young artist)
- Ms. Amy Prickett – stage directing intern (DMA candidate, UA)
- Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – stage combat assistant (Emory and Henry College, Virginia)
- Prof. Stacy Searle – actress, stage director, acting for singers, stage directing intern program (Aurora University)
- Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, audition panelist, tenor class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD)
- Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, stage director, soprano class (UA)
- Mr. Matthew Wilson – collaborative pianist intern (DMA Candidate, UA)
2016 Administrative Assistants
- Mr. Ryan Landis, Mississippi State University
- Mr. Andrew Livingston, University of Alabama
2015 Participating Artists
- Jessica Albano, soprano – Davidson College, North Carolina
- Carolyn Dorothy Balkovetz, soprano – Georgia State University, Atlanta
- Jackson Beaman, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Ivy Calvert, soprano – Kansas State University
- Maria Caycedo, soprano –University of Virginia
- Jack Chandler, baritone – Virginia Tech University
- Sarah Forestieri, soprano – University of Toronto, Canada
- Megan Ree Hawkins, soprano –East Tennessee State University
- Shayna Isaacson, soprano – University of South Florida
- Laura Jordan, mezzo-soprano – East Tennessee State University
- Carolena Belle Lara, mezzo-soprano – University of Oklahoma (returning artist – Druid City 2013)
- Kristin Lawler, soprano – Capital University, Ohio
- Madeleine Lowrey, soprano – University of Southern Mississippi (returning artist – Druid City 2013)
- Joanna Malaszczyk, soprano – Bucknell University, Pennsylvania
- Elaina Matthews, soprano – University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Cody McDonnell, baritone – Plymouth State University, New Hampshire
- Conor Murphy, tenor – University of Toronto, Canada
- Job Najera, tenor – West Texas A&M University
- Lane Northcutt, baritione – Murray State University, Kentucky
- Obi J. Okechukwu, baritione – Southern Methodist University, Texas
- Juan Polanco, tenor – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Joshua Sewell, bass – University of Southern Mississippi
- Lauren Nash Silberstein, soprano – Binghamton University, New York
- Baylee Stracener, mezzo-soprano – Arkansas State University
- Chloe Sturges, soprano – University of Mississippi
- Demi Vanderwerff, soprano – Alabama A&M University
- Rene Vazquez, tenor – Sam Houston State University, Texas
2015 Faculty Artists
- Ms. Bonita Elissa Bunt – soprano, senior stage directing intern (DMA candidate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, master classes in diction and repertoire; stage director (UA)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – Program director, bass-baritone, stage director, the business of opera (UA)
- Ms. Taylor Hutchinson – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM candidate, Eastman School of Music)
- Professor Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach (University of Mississippi)
- Ms. Carolena Belle Lara – mezzo-soprano and junior stage directing intern (University of Oklahoma)
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech University
- Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley – soprano, stage director, yoga class (Bucknell University
- Mr. Devon Newburn – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM, University of Mississippi; (Newburn Studios, Longmont, Colorado)
- Ms. Nicole Pietrangelo – dance instructor/choreographer (Cap 21 Musical Theatre Conservatory, New York; UA Alumna)
- Professor Stacy Searle – actress, acting for singers, Stage Director Internship program (Aurora University
- Ms. Jen Stephenson – soprano, 2015 National Opera Association (NOA) Stage Directing Intern (DMA candidate, UA)
- Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, coachings and “tenor class” (UA)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) (Tuscaloosa Academy)
- Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, coachings and “soprano class” (UA)
2015 Administrative Assistants
- Mr. Nicholas Szoeke, University of Alabama
- Mr. Andrew Livingston, University of Alabama
2014 Participating Artists
- Nicholas Aguirre, baritone – Vanderbilt University
- Crystal Aronson, soprano – Arkansas State University
- Cori Beasley, soprano, – Arkansas State University
- Lydia Beasley, soprano – Erie, PA, Peabody Institute
- Nora Catherine Cotter, soprano – Virginia Tech University
- Mattie Crisp, mezzo-soprano – University of Montevallo, Alabama
- Tamra Garrett, soprano – Indiana University-South Bend
- John-Michael Jermain, tenor – Sam Houston State University
- Charles “Drew” Knapp, bass – Kansas State University
- Kathryn Krebes, mezzo-soprano – University of West Florida
- Grace Manley, soprano – University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Maeghin Mueller, soprano – Baptist Bible College, Pennsylvania
- Robert Riordan, baritone – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Jessica Saunders, soprano – University of Iowa
- De’Von Smith, baritone – Alcorn State University
- Faustino Solis, tenor – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Courtney Stancil, soprano – Southern Methodist University (returning artist – Druid City 2011 and 2012)
- Lauren Stocker, mezzo-soprano – Capital University, Ohio
- Nicole Thomas, mezzo-soprano – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Emily Totedo, soprano – Capital University, Ohio
- Paul Wolf, tenor – Virginia Tech University
2014 Faculty Artists
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA; Birmingham-Southern Conservatory)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, master classes in diction and repertoire; stage director (UA)
- Ms. Rachel Harris – soprano and Stage Directing Intern (Southeastern Louisiana University
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritone, stage director, the business of opera (UA)
- Professor Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach (University of Mississippi
- Ms. Gloria Kim – Vocal Coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM, Rice University)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech University
- Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley – soprano, stage director (Bucknell University)
- Ms. Stacy Panitch – actress, acting for singers (University of Alabama Opera Theatre)
- Ms. Mary Price – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (DMA candidate, Arizona State University)
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor (Tuscaloosa Academy)
2014 Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Ryan Landis, tenor – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2013 Participating Artists
- Cheyna Alexander, soprano – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Colin Alexander, baritone – Birmingham-Southern College, Alabama
- Rachel Brown, soprano – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Lindsay Alexandra Cunningham, soprano – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Michael Dodge, tenor – Plymouth State University, New Hampshire
- Lindsey Fuson, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Rachel Hutzenbiler, soprano – East Carolina University, North Carolina
- Heather Keith, soprano – Druid City Alum, Ohio University (returning artist – Druid City 2012)
- Connie Elizabeth Lopez, mezzo-soprano – University of Texas, Brownsville
- Cornelia Lotito, soprano – Montclair State University, New Jersey
- Madeleine Lowrey, soprano – University of Southern Mississippi
- Charles Moore, tenor – University of Mississippi
- Amy Peck, soprano – Eastern University, Pennsylvania
- Ardeen Pierre, mezzo-soprano – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Peter Porras, bass-baritone – University of Texas, Brownsville
- Briana Fae Raif, mezzo-soprano – University of Mississippi
- Seth Stemple, tenor – Glenville State College, West Virginia
- Nick Szoeke, baritone – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Cristian Torres, tenor – University of Texas, Brownsville
- Rachel Yap, soprano – North Park University, Illinois
2013 Faculty Artists
- Mr. Arthur Bosarge – Collaborative pianist intern (UA)
- Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA; Birmingham-Southern Conservatory)
- Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, masterclasses in diction and repertoire (UA)
- Ms. Eugenie Grunewald – mezzo-soprano, stage director, character development workshops and career consultations (New York, NY)
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritone, Artistic Director, the business of opera (UA)
- Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach (University of Mississippi)
- Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las Vegas)
- Dr. Emily Martin Moberley – soprano, NOA Stage Directing Intern
- Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (University of Texas, Austin)
- Ms. Stacy Panitch – actress, acting for singers (University of Alabama Opera Theatre)
- Ms. Natassia Perrine – mezzo-soprano and choreographer (UA Opera Theatre Alum; Central High School, Tuscaloosa)
- Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – stage combat (Tuscaloosa, AL)
- Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, masterclass in anatomy and voice pedagogy technology (UA)
2013 Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Ryan Landis, tenor – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2012 Participating Artists
- Aimee Allen, soprano – Simpson College, Indianola, IA
- Brittany Anderson, soprano – Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois
- Casey Gardner, soprano – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Erin Gilmore, soprano – Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
- Jake Preston Hemminger, tenor – University of Alabama-Birmingham (returning artist – Druid City 2011)
- Richelle Janushan, soprano – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Elayne Juten, mezzo-soprano – University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- Heather Keith, soprano – Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
- Carolena Belle Lara, mezzo-soprano – University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
- Jonathan Scott Mancheni, tenor – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Kristin Moye, soprano – Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
- Stephanie Redman, soprano – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Rachel Smith, soprano – University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- Jonathan Speegle, tenor – Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
- Courtney Stancil, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas (returning artist – Druid City 2011)
- Jessica Vadney, soprano – Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
2012 Faculty Artists
- Dr. Kevin Chance, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Alabama
- Dr. Jennifer Cowgill, soprano – master class, University of Alabama
- Dr. Susan Fleming, mezzo-soprano – master class, University of Alabama
- Dr. Alan Hicks, stage director – acting classes, audition techniques, director
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling, bass-baritone – director, audition techniques, business of music, University of Alabama
- Dr. Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk, soprano – director, master classes, body mapping,performance anxiety workshop, University of Alabama-Birmingham
- Prof. Amanda Johnston, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator,University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
- Dr. Linda Lister, soprano – yoga for singers, master classes, director, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Dr. Sarah Mabary, mezzo-soprano – master class, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Dr. Richard Masters, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Texas, Austin
- Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – assistant stage combat instructor, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Mr. David Toro – movement/dance classes, director, University of Texas, Austin
- Mr. Matthew von Redlich, MFA – certified stage combat instructor, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2012 Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Ryan Landis, tenor – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2011 Participating Artists
- Joy Renée Blackstock, soprano – Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas
- Rebecca Castillo, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas
- Clifton Daniels, baritone – Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Dominique Duarte, soprano – Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
- Ashley Drake Estes, soprano – Hunter College, CUNY, New York, New York
- Katy Green, soprano – Murray State University, Kentucky
- Jordan Ellington Hammons, tenor – Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi
- Perry Davis Harper, tenor – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Jake Preston Hemminger, tenor – University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Zane Lynn, tenor – Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi
- Leah Marsella, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Scott Pullen, tenor – Murray State University, Kentucky
- Evelyn Rossow, soprano – University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Courtney Stancil, soprano – Sam Houston State University, Texas
2011 Faculty Artists
- Mr. J. Bradley Baker, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Alabama
- Ms. Jennifer Bryant, soprano – stage director, University of Alabama
- Dr. Kevin Chance, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Alabama
- Dr. Jennifer Cowgill, soprano – vocal-pedagogy, University of Alabama
- Dr. Susan Fleming, mezzo-soprano –lyric diction, University of Alabama
- Ms. Jeanette Fontaine, mezzo-soprano – lyric diction, University of Alabama
- Dr. Luvada Harrison, soprano – song techniques class, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Dr. Alan Hicks, stage director – acting class, audition techniques, stage direction
- Dr. Paul Houghtaling, bass-baritone – director, auditions techniques, University of Alabama
- Dr. Linda Lister, soprano – yoga for singers, audition techniques, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Dr. Richard Masters, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Texas, Austin
- Ms. Dawn Neely, soprano – acting techniques, stage direction
- Dr. Christopher Mitchell, baritone – audition techniques, Murray State University, Kentucky
- Ms. Viviane Wolfe, dancer and choreographer – dance classes, Oklahoma City, OK
- Mr. Erick Wolfe, certified stage combat instructor – combat classes, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Vincent Hale, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
2010 Participating Artists
- Marc Anderson, tenor – University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama
- Kawika Berthelette, baritone – Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Rebecca Benitez, soprano – Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey
- Kathleen Buccleugh, soprano – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Katy Green, soprano – Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
- Peter Lake, tenor – University of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama
- Marcus Miller, baritone – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Katelyn Perkins, mezzo-soprano – University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama
- Leslie Procter, mezz0-soprano – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Luisa Reyes, soprano – Judson College, Marion, AL; UA Community Music School, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Camille Sonnier, soprano – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Jacob Wooten, baritone – University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
2010 Faculty Artists
- Ms. Jennifer Bryant, soprano – stage director, University of Alabama
- Dr. Kevin Chance, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, University of Alabama
- Dr. Jennifer Cowgill, soprano – vocal-pedagogy, University of Alabama
- Dr. Susan Fleming, mezzo-soprano –lyric diction, University of Alabama
- Dr . Paul Houghtaling, bass-baritone – director, audition techniques, business of music, University of Alabama
- Dr. Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk, soprano – director, movement, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Prof. Evan Thomas Jones, baritone – musical theater, University of North Alabama
- Dr. Linda Lister, soprano – yoga for singers, audition techniques, University of Evansville
- Dr. Christopher Mitchell, baritone – audition techniques, Murray State University
- Ms. Marian Mantovani, actress and director – acting techniques, University of Alabama (MFA)
- Mr. Lyndon Meyer, pianist – vocal coach and collaborator, Eastman School of Music
- Ms. Natassia Perrine, mezzo-soprano – movement and dance, University of Alabama
2010 Administrative Assistant
- Kathleen Buccleugh, University of Alabama