Sherri Phelps

Sherri Phelps, D.M.A., is an adjunct professor of Voice at Asbury University, where she teaches and directs the Opera Workshop. She also holds a faculty position at Eastern Kentucky University.

Education:

• Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA), University of Kentucky (Advisor: Professor Gail Robinson)
• Master of Music, The Juilliard School (Advisor: Professor Beverly Johnson)
• Bachelor of Music, Western Kentucky University (Advisor: Professor Elizabeth Volkman)

Performance Specialization: Ms. Phelps focuses on mezzo-soprano roles in operatic repertoire including Puccini's Il trittico, Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte and Le nozze di Figaro, and contemporary works like Craig Bohmler's Keys. She specializes in the songs of John Jacob Niles, performing multimedia recitals such as Written in the Stars.

Notable Performances: Includes Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Lexington Philharmonic, Handel's Messiah, and roles with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. She has worked with conductors Jonathan Wilcox and Sir Neville Marriner, and recorded Aaron Copland's Tenderland.

Teaching & Outreach: Maintains active pedagogical commitments through university instruction and community performances. Her teaching philosophy integrates vocal technique with dramatic expression.