Anne Gray

Anne Gray is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at Concordia, where she contributes her expertise as a lyric soprano and vocal performance educator. She has performed with Opera Omaha, Opera Mississippi, and the Janiac Opera Company of Brevard Music Center, taking on leading roles such as Suor Angelica and Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.

Her educational background includes a DMA in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she was honored with the Pace Woods Graduate Award for scholarly and creative achievement.

• DMA in Vocal Performance – University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Anne Gray's artistic focus spans opera, oratorio, recital performance, and contemporary music creation. She is passionate about music education and community engagement, particularly in introducing opera to young audiences, as demonstrated by her impactful performance in Amahl and the Night Visitors. Her work with living composers includes premiering the role of the Queen in David Liptak’s The Moon Singer and participating in the workshop of the musical Skin and Bones.

Though no recent articles are listed, her performance career reflects deep engagement with both classical repertoire and new music development, particularly in vocal and theatrical contexts.

Her notable recognition includes the Pace Woods Graduate Award. She is also an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), where her students have excelled in state, regional, and national auditions, with several achieving first-place honors.

Anne Gray is deeply committed to mentoring emerging singers and expanding access to opera through educational outreach. Her students have consistently performed well in NATS competitions, advancing to finals and winning top placements. While no formal grants or research labs are mentioned, her collaborative projects with composers and institutions reflect a strong creative and pedagogical practice.

Her work with composers such as David Liptak, Ben Clark, Andrew Kramer, Marat Sanatullov, David Caudill, and Daniel Baldwin highlights her role in fostering new music and interdisciplinary performance.