Soprano
Pittsburgh, PA
Highland Park
Biography
Soprano, Erica Olden, has been heard in the roles of La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi, Aunt March in Little Women, Miss Todd in The Old Maid and The Thief, Orfeo, Hansel and The Witch in Hansel and Gretel, The Sorceress in Dido and Aneas, Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro, The Friend in Amelia Goes to the Ball and Florence in Albert Herring, among others. She has performed with Golden Gate Opera, Opera Academy of California, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, Pittsburgh Early Music Consort, The Bay Area Summer Opera Theater Institute, Lake George Opera Festival, Solo Opera and many chamber ensembles. She is an active member and soloist with the Renaissance City Choirs of Pittsburgh. Erica also created a role at Pittsburgh's City Theater, in Ordinary Phoenix. She holds a BFA in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and an MM, also from Carnegie Mellon University in Music Education. Erica has studied voice with well known opera singers David Rohrbaugh, Sylvia Anderson, Susanne Marsee, Mimi Lerner and Mildred Miller.
Beginners to Advanced students are welcome. Learn in a supportive and positive environment, with an experienced teacher and performer. You will have fun while learning about your voice and music!
- Carnegie Mellon University Music Preparatory School Eurhythmics Teacher
- Private voice studio since 1997
- New Mozart School of Music, Palo Alto, CA - Faculty
- The Ellis School - Fine Arts Faculty
- Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera - Faculty
- Center for Theater Arts - Faculty
- Musical Theatre Director
- Choir Director
- Extensive knowledge of operatic, musical theatre, jazz repertoire and styles
- Use of solid fundamental vocal technique
- Ages 12 and older
What Else Can I Get Out of Voice Lessons?
Good question! Most people take voice
lessons to, well, learn how to sing (!), BUT there are many other benefits
that come with studying voice. First of all, your self confidence
will become much stronger! (hopefully this will not grow to DIVA
proportions...) After beginning voice lessons, you will be amazed at
how much easier it is to stand up and talk in front of people. Your
posture will improve, and people will notice that you are more energetic
and confident. Also, you will have time to explore your creativity
and the interpretive side of singing, the fun part! Your knowledge
of different kinds of music will increase, too, as will your understanding
of music theory. There are many other benefits that you will
experience - see for yourself!
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