Melissa McCann, DMA
- Assistant Professor in Music (Voice)
- Director of Vocal Arts Ensemble
About Me
I am a soprano, educator, and director with over 15 years of experience in pedagogy and opera production. My teaching has taken me to institutions across the United States, where I have presented master classes, coached ensembles, and directed fully staged operas and scenes from Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and La Cenerentola. At the University of Mary, I work with undergraduate and graduate voice majors, guiding students to success in competitions and on professional stages. My performance career spans the United States, Canada, Italy, and Austria, including Carnegie Hall, St. James United Church in Montréal, and Opera San José.
Why I’m At MaryThe University of Mary offers the rare opportunity to combine high-level artistry with a mission of service. Here, I can help students achieve technical mastery while inspiring them to use their voices to connect, uplift, and create lasting impact in their communities.
Expertise
Education
BM: University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music
MFA: University of California "Irvine
Post-Graduate Artist Diploma, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
DMA (Performance, Pedagogy, and Literature): James Madison University