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Dr. Adrienne Dickson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at Concordia University, Lincoln, Nebraska, and also teaches at York College. She specializes in voice, vocal pedagogy, diction, and film music instruction. Her academic training includes a D.M.A. in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, an M.M. in Opera Performance from the Boston Conservatory, and a B.F.A. in Music Theatre from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Her research and professional interests center on vocal performance, opera, music theatre, and vocal pedagogy. She is an active performer as a mezzo-soprano, with a rich history in operatic roles and oratorio solo performances. Her repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary works, including major roles in operas such as Dead Man Walking, The Gondoliers, and Susannah, and solo performances in Messiah, Verdi's Requiem, and Mozart's Requiem.
She has received multiple honors from the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), including state and regional competition wins. She is also recognized for her service in the music community, having served as a past governor of Nebraska NATS and a past province officer of Sigma Alpha Iota. She currently serves on the Abendmusik Board and the Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts College Alumni Board.
Dr. Dickson is actively involved in performance ensembles such as Sounding Light, Résonance, and the Abendmusik Youth Masterworks Festival. She has toured internationally with choirs and performed in productions in New York City and across the Midwest. Though no publications are listed, her artistic output is substantial and performance-based.
- Adjunct Faculty, Concordia University
- Instructor, York College
- Member, Abendmusik Board
- Member, Metropolitan Opera National Council Nebraska Auditions
- Member, Hixson-Lied Alumni Board
She mentors students in vocal technique and performance and contributes to the academic and artistic community through teaching, performance, and service. While no formal grants are mentioned, her ongoing performance and teaching activities indicate active professional engagement.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to music education, vocal artistry, and community involvement in the Lincoln, Nebraska, arts scene.
