Bethany Worrell

Bethany Worrell is the Director of Vocal Studies and Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her teaching emphasizes science-informed vocal technique, kinesthetic and emotional learning, and artistic authenticity. She previously taught at Western Illinois University, University of Michigan, and North Cambridge Family Opera, and serves as a Vocal Consultant at St. Mark’s School of Texas.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), University of Michigan
• Master of Music (MM), New England Conservatory
• Bachelor of Music (BM), Western Illinois University

Dr. Worrell researches the vocal works of Rosario Scalero, including creating a critical edition of his Op. 33 and performing its first revival since 1939. Her performance career spans operatic, recital, concert, and choral engagements, with appearances alongside the Bach Society of Saint Louis and UMSL Symphony Orchestra. She prioritizes programming works by BIPOC, female, and living composers.

She actively collaborates with institutions like the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association of Music Educators (NAfME), and the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA).