Alissa R. Rose

Alissa R. Rose is a Professor of Voice at Commonwealth University-Mansfield in Pennsylvania, where she teaches voice, diction, vocal pedagogy, and voice class. She has performed extensively in the U.S. and Europe, including operatic roles like Adina (L'elisir d'amore), Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), and Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2006. She is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and emphasizes vocal health, musical versatility, and cultural fluency in her teaching.

• Education: DMA (University of Michigan), Diploma (Hochschule für Musik Detmold), MM (Rice University), BA (Biochemistry, Oberlin College), BM (Oberlin Conservatory of Music).

Dr. Rose’s research and performance interests span operatic singing, contemporary music, and vocal pedagogy. Her career highlights include premiering new works (e.g., Kristin Kuster's Myrrha) and international collaborations with ensembles like the West German Radio Chorus and Bielefelder Philharmoniker. She integrates language study and vocal health into her pedagogy, informed by her time at the University of Michigan Vocal Health Clinic.

• Scientific Awards: Regional Finalist (Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions), Finalist in multiple competitions, 2012 NATS Intern Program Member.

At Mansfield University, she contributes to a renowned voice program with a focus on training versatile musicians. Her work emphasizes self-criticism, vocal freedom, and long-term career sustainability for students. She has also presented lecture-recitals at the Festival of Women Composers International and performed with the Manhattan Contemporary Chamber Ensemble.