Melissa McCann

Melissa McCann, DMA, is an Assistant Professor in Music (Voice) at the University of Mary's School of Arts & Sciences, where she mentors undergraduate and graduate voice majors. She also serves as Director of the Vocal Arts Ensemble.

• 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, Literature): James Madison University

Research & Pedagogical Expertise

McCann combines technical mastery of vocal performance with community-focused arts education. Her work emphasizes:

• Opera production and direction
• Voice pedagogy for competition and professional performance
• Ensemble coaching and masterclass instruction
• Community outreach through diverse musical programming

Performance Career

Active internationally, McCann's performance venues include Carnegie Hall, St. James United Church in Montréal, and Opera San José, with roles in Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and La Cenerentola.