Shannon Crowley is a lyric soprano originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Currently, she resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she works as a resident at the Pittsburgh Opera. Shannon holds a Master's degree from Rice University studying with Dr. Robin Rice and a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. There she studied with world renowned baritone, Mark Rucker.
Ms. Crowley has performed a vast amount of operatic roles both academically and professionally. This season, she is looking forward to performing the Shepherd Boy in Tosca and Zelmira in Haydn's Armida with Pittsburgh Opera. Last summer, she performed as a leading artist in the world premiere of "The Selfish Giant" with Opera Saratoga. As a festival artist there, she also covered the role of Norina in Don Pasquale, and performed at multiple concerts and private events.
With RICE University, Shannon has performed the roles of Drusilla in L'incoronazione di Poppea, Jenny Hildebrand in Street Scene, and covered the role of Belinda in Dido and Aeneas in the Spring of 2024. At her time at the Michigan State School of Music, Shannon sang Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring, Le Feu and La Princesse in L'enfant et les Sortileges, Giulia in La Scala di Seta, and Servilia in La Clemenza di Tito. She also performed Poulenc's Gloria as the Soprano Soloist.
Winner of the 2023 Laffont Competition Houston District as well as 2nd place winner of the Gulf Coast Region in 2024, Shannon Crowley has competed at the semifinals and finals in multiple prestigious competitions, including the Premeire Opera Competition and Annapolis Vocal Competition. After winning the Michigan District at the Metropolitan Opera Competition in 2021, she received the second-place award at the Grand Rapids Opera Competition, and at the NATS Nationals Competition. She was awarded full scholarships to both Michigan State University and RICE University, and studied as a festival artist with Opera Saratoga during their summer 2023 festival season.
Although she is primarily an operatic performer, Shannon teaches voice privately after teaching at the Houston Voice Studio in Houston, Texas. She serves as their administrative coordinator year round. She also enjoys singing at various churches in the greater Houston area, and sings professionally with the Houston Ballet during their winter season of The Nutcracker.
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