Deborah Williamson
About
Dr. Deborah Williamson is a tenured Professor of Voice at Baylor University School of Music and was named a 2016-2017 Baylor University Outstanding Professor for Teaching. A soprano with an extensive performance career, she has appeared as a featured soloist with the Brabant Symphony in Belgium and has sung with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati "Pops" and toured Europe as soloist with the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus. She has performed principal roles with opera companies including The Little Orchestra Society in New York at Lincoln Center, Des Moines Metro Opera, and Central City Opera. Recognized for her research in French Lyric Diction, Dr. Williamson is the author of "A Course in French Lyric Diction" (GIA Publications, Inc.) and its Instructor's manual. She founded and coordinated the Baylor Summer Voice Institute from 2017-2019. Her students are frequent winners and finalists at regional and national vocal competitions, and many current and former students are enjoying professional careers in regional musical theater, Broadway productions and national tours, regional orchestral concerts, and operatic productions throughout the United States.
Education & Qualifications
DMA in Voice with related field in Vocal Pedagogy from University of North Texas, Artist Diploma in Opera and MM in Voice from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, BM in Vocal Performance from Baylor University