About

Emily Alexander is a Maryland-based baby dramatic soprano, passionate about performance, collaboration, and nurturing young artists. Her musical journey began at age four with violin and piano, ultimately evolving into a deep love for singing. After discovering her calling in high school, she opted for a career in music. Emily received her Associate of Fine Art degree from Carroll Community College, her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Towson University, and her Masters of Music degree in classical vocal performance at Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University. Emily studies with esteemed mezzo-soprano and educator, Betsy Bishop.

Singing feels magical to Emily. She loves the feeling of soaring above orchestras and choirs and moving the audience through her act. As a performer, she has recieved scholarships and awards for both acting and singing, most recently being named the 2024-2025 recipient of the Edward and Frances Kosnik Scholarship, winning the Sanborn Voice Competition, attaining an Irene Ryan nomination from the Kennedy Center for her role in the musical Rock of Ages, and placing second in the NATS district classical vocal competition. She has participated in master classes across Baltimore and D.C., working with opera director Dean Anthony, world renowned opera singer Leona Mitchell, and Met. Opera tenor, Lawrence Brownlee.

Recently, Emily took on the role of Alice in Verdi’s Falstaff with Peabody Opera Theater. She also has been a featured soloist in Peabody’s NEXT ensemble, performing in David Lang’s The Little Match Girl and Missy Mazzoli’s Vespers for a New Dark Age, under the direction of Grammy nominated conductor Dr. Beth Willer. Emily is passionate about collaboration with colleagues and learning from other artists because of the excitement and community it nurtures and the new skills she learns. Though Emily specializes in classical music, she regularly independently performs and arranges rock, jazz, and pop music.

Emily has been teaching voice lessons to all ages for eight years in both Lutherville and Columbia, Maryland, where she fosters a safe, creative environment for her students to develop healthy vocal techniques and expressive performance. Her students have earned lead roles in community and school productions, and several have been selected for regional choirs.

Through her voice, Emily seeks to bring joy, justice, healing, and positive change, believing the arts are vital to teaching empathy and creativity in a world that needs both.