Brittnee Siemon, Mezzo Soprano

Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano, is an avid performer of concert, recital, and opera. In the United States and abroad, she has been affiliated with well-known ensembles at Boston’s Old South Church, the Handel and Haydn Society, and Boston Baroque. As a concert soloist, Dr. Siemon has appeared in Bach’s St. Matthew and John Passions, numerous Bach Cantatas, Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mozart’s Requiem, and Vivaldi’s Gloria. In 2006, she made solo debuts in Mozart’s Davidde penitente with the South Carolina Philharmonic, Haydn’s Paukenmesse with The Augusta Choral Society, and in 2007, Handel’s Messiah. An accomplished recitalist, Dr. Siemon demonstrates an affinity for French Baroque music and the lute songs of John Dowland and his contemporaries. Her Baroque operatic roles span the interpretation of both the Rameau and Monteverdi Orfeo, to the title role in Jepthe (Vivaldi). Originally from Springfield, Ohio, she holds Bachelor degrees in Voice Performance and Music Therapy from Ohio University, a Master's Degree with Honors in Voice Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and a D.M.A. from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Siemon is on the voice faculty of the Musical Arts Studios at Columbia College, and founder of Bryan Street Studio.