Elizabeth Manus

Elizabeth Manus is an Instructor of Music (Piano) specializing in collaborative piano and vocal coaching. She holds multiple concurrent academic and performance roles, including piano faculty at Muhlenberg College, Staff Pianist at Rowan University, and pianist/vocal coach for West Chester University's opera program. She also serves as accompanist for the Bucks County Choral Society and Pennsylvania GirlChoir.

Education:

• B.M. from University of Michigan
• Diploma in Piano Accompanying from Curtis Institute of Music
• M.M. from University of the Arts
• Diploma in Piano and Chamber Music from L'ecole D'Art Americaines, Fontainbleau, France
• Organ training under David Spicer and Robert Elmore

Research & Artistic Focus: Her expertise spans collaborative piano performance, vocal coaching, and instrumental accompanying across opera, choral, and symphonic contexts. She maintains active involvement in chamber music and organ performance, with extensive experience in professional orchestras including Kennett, Delaware, York, and Lancaster Symphonies. Her international performances include venues like the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall and Avery Fisher Hall.

Awards & Recognition:

• Ezerman Piano Award for performance excellence
• President’s Award for Academic and Artistic Achievement (University of the Arts)

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, with ongoing contributions to music festivals including Strings International Music Festival, Lutheran Music Festival, and Germantown Institute for the Vocal Arts.