Druid City Opera Workshop Alumni and Past Faculty

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