Elizabeth Songbird

New Baltimore, MI

$150 - $500

Travels up to 50 miles

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New Year's Eve Event

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Hosting Karaoke

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Performing with my Cover Band

Overview

Elizabeth is a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelors of Music Degree from Oakland University in Vocal Performance. Professional Experience includes 5 seasons as a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre, performing at the Detroit Opera House, Choral Section Lead for a number of Churches and Synagogues, Soprano Soloist for concerts and special events, and a Featured Cast Member of the Comic Opera Guild of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

For special and private events, Elizabeth can provide sound equipment or live accompaniment for her Vocal Engagements. You can also book Elizabeth as a venue location for her quarterly concert series events. Please contact with any questions you may have.


Reviews

1 review

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S D. K.

July 6, 2022

Acapella and wonderful

She sang a capella at our wedding and was incredibly moving.

Hired as: Classical Singer

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Booking information

Price range: $150 - $500

Languages: English, French, German, Italian

Gig length: 50 - 90 minutes

What to expect

Elizabeth performs a variety of music, from classical to modern hits, depending on the venue. Typically, her concerts include classical art songs, operatic arias, classical-pop crossover selections, and well-known traditional standard songs. She enjoys performing jazz, 1940's era music, and modern music with a classical twist.

Elizabeth is able to tailor performances and repertoire to fit the occasion; from special wedding songs to themed concerts.

If you are looking for music that your guests can dance to at a party or reception, Elizabeth also performs with a Classic Rock Cover Band in the Metro Detroit area. She also has 15 years of on-the-job experience as a Karaoke Host and DJ.

About

Elizabeth is a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelors of Music Degree from Oakland University in Vocal Performance. She has professional Opera experience as a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre, performing at the Detroit Opera House for 5 seasons. She has also worked as a Choral Section Lead for a number of churches and synagogues, as well as working as a soloist for concerts and special events.

Elizabeth has notably performed with the Comic Opera Guild of Ann Arbor, Michigan, recording works by Victor Herbert and Jerome Kern for historical archive. She was most recently featured as the lead role in the operetta Ermine. Catalog of Roles performed include: Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Grizabella in Cats, Geraldine in Barber's Hand of Bridge, Sophie in - a scenes production of the final trio and duet of - Der Rosenkavalier, Clorinda in - a scenes production of - Cenerentola, Yum-Yum in The Mikado, and Lieschen in Bach's Coffee Cantata.

She currently teaches vocal and piano music lessons out of her home in Metro-Detroit, and has on-going local gigs as the lead singer in a local classic-rock cover band. Elizabeth also has over 15 years of professional on-the-job experience as a karaoke host, game host and DJ.

Past booked events

October 2019

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Unavailable for Booking until 2020

All-day event

Set list

Typically concerts include classical art songs, operatic arias, classical-pop crossover selections, traditional standards, jazz, 1940's era music, folk, and sometimes musical theater or Disney.

Other genres performed by request: Sacred Music, Country, Pop, Classic Rock, Gothic Rock ballads, R&B, Motown, Alternative and Contemporary.

Influences and inspiration

Singer’s that I really enjoy, admire, and sometimes emulate include: Margaret Whiting, Norah Jones, Haley Western, Francesca Battistelli, Lauren Daigle, Sara Bareilles, Kate Miller-heidke, Regina Spektor, Ira Wolf

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