Melissa Irene Solomon

Style: Opera; Jazz; Folk; Classical; Musical Theatre

Bio: Soprano Melissa Solomon recently reopened her home voice studio and is thrilled to be helping others improve their talents and find joy in singing. As a seasoned performing actress and a transformational life coach, she has a unique approach to teaching that focuses not only on producing a beautiful sound and expression, but also on increasing confidence and creating connection with the audience. Ms. Solomon appears regularly with the Scottsdale Philharmonic as their soprano Artist in Residence and sings with Arizona Opera as a solo artist and as a member of the chorus, which she has been part of for over ten seasons. She also sings with the non-profit Songs by Heart, where she connects with memory care patients in meaningful ways through the power of song. Ms. Solomon recently originated the role of Agatha in the world premiere of Frankenstein with Arizona Opera. She covered the role of Maria (The Sound of Music, Arizona Opera), and performed as Echo (Ariadne auf Naxos, Arizona Opera). Additional roles include: Johanna (Sweeney Todd, Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra), Despina cover (Così fan tutte, Arizona Opera), Maria (The Sound of Music, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre), Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare, Halifax Summer Opera, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Lyric Opera Theatre, Tempe, AZ). Equally experienced in oratorio, she has performed as soloist for the Mozart Requiem and Haydn’s Creation with the Mt. Desert Summer Chorale in Bar Harbor, Maine, Bach’s St. John Passion and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater with MusicaNova Orchestra in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as as Handel’s Messiah, Mozart C minor mass, and Fauré’s Requiem with various organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Ms. Solomon’s other musical theatre roles include Marian Paroo in The Music Man and Lily in The Secret Garden. She sings in a variety of styles; in addition to classical and music theatre, she has been a lead vocalist with a jazz band. She has performed numerous solo concerts in performing centers, churches, and homes throughout Arizona. She graduated with her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, and lives with her husband and two sons in Gilbert, Arizona.

Voice Type: Soprano

Music Styles Taught: Opera; Jazz; Folk; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students

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