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Dr. Dawn Neely is an Associate Professor of Music (Voice) and Director of the Opera Workshop at the University of West Georgia. She holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Vocal Performance from the University of Alabama (2012), a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Florida State University (2005), and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Alabama (2002).
- Education:
- B.M., Vocal Performance, University of Alabama, 2002
- M.A., Arts Administration, Florida State University, 2005
- D.M.A., Vocal Performance, University of Alabama, 2012
Her research focuses on body awareness and alignment methods for musicians, integrating yoga practices (RYT 200 certified since 2014) into vocal training. She has published in the Journal of Singing and International Journal of Yoga Therapy. As a performer, she specializes in soprano roles in operas such as Don Giovanni, Hansel and Gretel, and Così fan tutte. She also directs contemporary operas like 24, Or The Cure for Love and Patience.
Neely serves as Vice President of Regions for the National Opera Association (NOA) and Auditions Chair for the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She teaches courses in vocal pedagogy, opera workshop, and musical theatre technique, mentoring students through applied voice lessons and recitals.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her work in yoga and vocal alignment is nationally recognized. She has no listed grants or advising records in the provided text.
