MEGAN MASHBURN, soprano

Soprano, Megan Mashburn, sang with “simplicity and charm” proclaimed The Boston Globe in her Boston Symphony Hall debut of Haydn’s Creation in November 2007. Ms. Mashburn’s credits include: Cunegonde in Candide with Georgia Perimeter TAG, Vera in Hoiby’s A Month in the Country, Lady with a Handmirror in Argento’s Postcard from Morocco with Boston University’s Opera Institute, and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with L’Orchestra da Camera Boston.  Ms. Mashburn gave her international debut in 2007 as Die Königin der Nacht at the Amalfi Music Festival in Italy. Ms. Mashburn was the soprano soloist in Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem at Emory University’s Schwartz Center and in Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass at Clemson University.  She is a winner of the 2012 Georgia District Metropolitan Council Auditions. Recently, Ms. Mashburn was a featured soloist in gloATL’s Liquid Culture: A Utopia Station Series, the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert, and the 2012 Atlanta Opera Christmas Concert. Ms. Mashburn is soprano staff soloist at Morningside Presbyterian Church.  She is also a finalist in the Joy of Singing Competition, and looks forward to participating in master classes and recitals at the New York Public Library. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Ms. Mashburn earned a Master of Music from Boston University and is currently a student of Elizabeth Nohe Colson.

HEATHER WITT, mezzo-soprano

Heather Witt has been described as one of the most promising young mezzo-sopranos of the south-east. The Atlanta Journal Constitution told audiences “she is the kind of singer you hope to hear – talented, alert, a singer with a future.” She completed her undergraduate studies in Music at Millikin University, and graduated from Georgia State University where she received her Masters in Voice Performance. Her experience on stage spans both musical theatre and classical. Ms. Witt has been heard in productions in the United States as well as in Italy, where her roles have included Dora Bella in Cosi Fan Tutte, Mrs. Herring in Albert Herring, Meg in Falstaff, and Sally in Hand of Bridge. Most recently Ms. Witt covered the role of Suzuki in St. Petersburg Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly, while also participating as an Emerging Artist. Her other engagements have included the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitos, Elmire in Tartuffe, Mauya in Riders to the Sea, and the role of Mrs. Nolan in The Medium. Ms. Witt won first place in the Bauru Atlanta Competition and is excited to be making her South American debut this year.

TIMOTHY MILLER, tenor

A native of Augusta, Georgia, tenor Timothy Miller earned his B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 2003 and M.M. degree from Mannes College of Music in 2005.  He made his operatic debut with the Mannes Opera program performing the roles of Monostatos and First Armored Man in Mozart’s Die Zauberflote.  Timothy has been a participant in both the International Institute of Vocal Arts in Chiari, Italy and the Bay Area Summer Opera Theatre Institute in San Francisco, California.  He has also made appearances with both the Americolor and Capitol City Opera Companies of Atlanta, and is a past winner of the Capitol City Opera Vocal Competition.  In February of 2006, he was honored to have been a guest soloist at the funeral services for the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King.  In June of 2006 Timothy made his Oakland Opera debut performing the role of Street in Anthony Davis’ X:  The Life and Times of Malcolm X.  In January 2007, he made his debut with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing the role of Erster Lakai in a concert version of excerpts from Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier.  Timothy has made appearances as a chorister and solo artist with the Atlanta Opera.  Recent performances include Un Messaggero in Verdi’s Aida, First Armored Man in Mozart’sDie Zauberflote and Crab Man in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.  As a staff singer he has held positions at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, the Riverside Church in New York and here at Glenn Memorial.  Timothy has also made appearances as a featured soloist for the Atlanta Braves, as well as guest artist for the 2011 Georgia Gubernatorial Inauguration Ceremony.  He is currently on the teaching faculties of Morehouse College and The Lovett School.

WADE THOMAS, baritone

Wade Thomas, a native of Calhoun, GA, has performed with numerous opera companies across the country, most recently with Atlanta Opera, Capital City Opera, and St. Petersburg Opera in St. Petersburg, FL.   Wade’s vibrant, yet smooth baritone vocal quality and compelling stage presence have garnered acclaim in performances including Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Falstaff in Merry Wives of Windsor, Tartuffe in Tartuffe, Count Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Germont in La Traviata, Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor, Tonio and Silvio in I Pagliacci, and Belcore in L’elisir d’amore.  Earlier operatic training has found Wade participating in internationally renowned opera apprentice programs such as Central City Opera in Colorado and the Santa Fe Opera, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City.   Wade has also performed with Santa Fe Opera, Central City Opera, Lincoln Center, Opera Omaha, Natchez Opera, Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia, Brevard Music Festival, Opera Columbus, Opera Birmingham, Ohio State Opera, and Samford Operaworks.  Mr. Thomas’ extensive concert and oratorio work include Carmina Burana, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat and Five Mystical Songs by Vaughn-Williams.  Wade is a graduate of Samford University and The Ohio State University.