Rebecca Lanning

About

Dr. Rebecca Lanning is a mezzo-soprano who serves as Professor of Vocal Studies and Music History at Middle Georgia State University. She is an accomplished mezzo-soprano soloist who specializes in oratorio and recital performance. Dr. Lanning has performed in recital, opera, and oratorio throughout the U.S. and in France. Her symphonic appearances include the Georgia Symphony, Central Florida Symphony, Valdosta Symphony, Albany Symphony and Macon Symphony. Having performed as a choral singer under famed conductor Robert Shaw, she has sung with Robert Shaw's Chamber Singers and Festival Singers at Carnegie Hall. She was named Young Artist of the Year by the Gretchen Bunche Endowed Recital Series and received the Irvin Bushman Award at National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Auditions. Dr. Lanning serves as President of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and received the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2010 and American Patriot Award from US Army Reserves in 2009.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor and Master degrees in voice from Ohio University, Graduate studies in arts policy from Valdosta State University

Teaching Styles