Sheila Dunn

Dr. Sheila Dunn is a Professor of Voice and Director of Voice at the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, University of West Florida. She teaches applied voice, vocal pedagogy, vocal literature, opera workshop, and courses on women in popular music.

• Education: Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory of Music; Master and Doctor of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, all in vocal performance.

As a soprano, she has an active performing career in opera, concert artistry, and recitals, with roles in works by Handel, Mozart, Wolf, and Poulenc. Her specializations include classical repertoire and music from the Tin Pan Alley Era. She has performed with organizations such as Chautauqua Opera, Nevada Opera, Lake George Opera, Pensacola Opera, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Scientific Awards:

• UWF’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2011)
• Quality Matters certification for online course on women in popular music (2014)

Contact: sdunn@uwf.edu | Campus: 850.857.3429 | Office: Building 82, Room 210B, Center for Fine & Performing Arts, University of West Florida.