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Tamara Bevard is a Lecturer in Music (Voice) at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges, where she has been teaching since 2018. She also serves on the voice faculty at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and provides private vocal instruction. Her academic home is the Department of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Her research and professional interests center on vocal performance and music education, with a strong emphasis on classical and choral repertoire. As a soprano, she has performed extensively across the United States and Europe, combining solo and ensemble work in both concert and studio settings. Her versatility spans historical and contemporary works, including frequent performances of new music by emerging composers.
Though no peer-reviewed academic publications are listed, her artistic output is substantial, with featured roles in major film soundtracks such as Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, X-Men Apocalypse, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and she was the featured soloist in the 2013 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Her performance history reflects a deep engagement with both traditional and modern musical narratives.
Tamara Bevard has not received any scientific or academic awards listed in the provided texts. However, her professional affiliations and sustained performance career underscore her recognition in the music community.
She has been actively mentoring students through private instruction, the Street Symphony Teaching Artist program, and educational outreach with the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s Voices Within program. She has also served as voice faculty in the Debbie Allen RISE program, supporting pre-college musical theater training. While formal advisees are not listed, her pedagogical work spans decades and multiple institutions.
She performs with the Los Angeles Master Chorale Chamber Singers and has been a member of the ensemble for over 17 seasons. Her past membership in the Chicago Symphony Chorus for eight seasons further highlights her ensemble expertise. These groups serve not only as performance ensembles but also as platforms for community engagement and music education in Southern California schools.
