Melanie Emelio

Soprano

Professor of Voice at Pepperdine University
Degrees

• D.M.A., Vocal Performance, University of Maryland, 2001
• M.M., Vocal Performance, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music, 1987
• B.M.Ed., Voice, Piano, Abilene Christian University, 1985

Key Awards/Affiliations:

• Graves Research Award, 2004
• Seaver Fellow of Music 2001, 2003
• Enrichment Grant, Natl. Assoc. of Teachers of Singing, 2001
• Overhulser Vocal Scholarship, University of Maryland, 1998
• Concerto Competition Winner, Rice University, 1987
• Texas Music Educators Association
• Natl. Assoc. of Teachers of Singing, numerous competition awards
• Affiliate Artist, Houston Baptist University, 1997-98
• Stage and Music Director, Ritz Community Theatre

Academic Interests:

• Music Education, Voice

Selected Works:

• Dissertation: "The Solo Vocal Works of Jean Berger"

Performances:

• Maryland Opera Studio
• Vocal Recitals in the United States and Germany
• Operatic Roles: Susanna in Handel's Susanna; Zita in Gianni Schicchi; Frasquita in Carmen; Yum-Yum in Mikado; Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte; Rosina in Barber of Seville; and many others.