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, The Julliard School
• Timothy Jones, baritone; University of Houston
• Amanda Majeski, soprano; University of Michigan
• Rose Maninno, soprano; University of Michigan
• Stanford Olsen, tenor; University of Michigan
• Amy Petrongelli, soprano: vocalist, Khemia Ensemble; University of Georgia
• Louise Toppin, soprano; University of Michigan
• Korliss Uecker, soprano

Vocal Coaches:

• Martin Katz, Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Michigan, SongFest, Music Academy of the West, Merola Opera Program
• Warren Jones, Faculty Emeritus at the Manhattan School of Music, Music Academy of the West, Former Arist-in-Residence at Rutgers University
• Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching, Baylor University
• Brian Speck, Artistic Administrator at the Metropolitan Opera, Former Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Studio at Houston Grand Opera
• Blair Salter, Head Coach of LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program
• Ana Maria Otamendi, Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano, University of Michigan
• Elena Lacheva, Lecturer of Collaborative Piano, University of Michigan