Elena Arredondo Farel

Elena Arredondo Farel, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University. She holds a BM and BME in Vocal Performance and Vocal Music Education from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO, 2014) and a Ph.D. in Musicology from Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL, 2022).

Her research focuses on African American Opera and American Music, exploring intersections of cultural history and musical expression. Professional affiliations include the American Musicological Society, Society for American Music, and NACADA.

Contact: elena.farel@slu.edu