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Erma C. Mellinger serves as Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College, holding the dual role of Voice Assistant Conductor and Vocal Coach for major choral ensembles including the Dartmouth College Glee Club and Handel Society. Based in Sudikoff Hall (Room 107, HB 6187), she delivers specialized instruction in vocal performance and choral leadership within the university's music program.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University
- Master of Music from Eastman School of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts Studies from Eastman School of Music
A distinguished mezzo-soprano, Mellinger's professional expertise centers on Voice, Opera, and Choral Conducting. She maintains an active performance career with over thirty operatic roles across premier U.S. companies, specializing in Baroque and classical repertoire while emphasizing vocal technique and historical performance practice. Her teaching integrates professional stage experience with pedagogical rigor.
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As an educator, Mellinger directs individual voice instruction (MUSIC 57) and advanced performance studies (MUSIC 64), mentoring students through personalized vocal development. She provides artistic leadership for the Glee Club and Handel Society, shaping ensemble interpretations through historical context and vocal precision. Her coaching methodology bridges academic training with professional performance standards.
Mellinger collaborates extensively with Dartmouth's choral ecosystem, preparing ensembles for public performances while maintaining connections to the professional opera world through masterclasses and conductor partnerships.
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