Melissa's Bio

Melissa Perry is a New York City based operatic soprano and recitalist. Growing up as a dancer in San Diego, she was introduced to classical music at an early age; however, it was not until halfway through her first year of college that she became interested in studying music. Melissa earned her BA in Music Performance from Seattle Pacific University. During her undergraduate years she was a two time 1st place winner in the Puget Sound NATS student adjudication and concerto competition finalist. Melissa’s roles include “Queen of the Night” from Mozart’s Die Zauberflӧte, “Olympia” from Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffman, and "Mademoiselle Silberklang” from Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor. New music is a special interest of hers, and she has recently begun a recording collaboration with composer Sophia Pavlenko. She is currently a soloist at Trinity LES Lutheran Parish in New York City, performing oratorio and cantata selections with chamber orchestra.