Viola Dacus
About
Dr. Viola Dacus is an Associate Professor of Music and Voice Area Coordinator at Mississippi College, where she has been teaching since August 2001. As a mezzo-soprano performer, Dr. Dacus has performed regionally as a recitalist and in opera and oratorio productions with organizations including Baton Rouge Opera, Ohio Light Opera, Mississippi Opera, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, and the Louisiana Philharmonic. She has performed internationally in Israel, Jordan, Greece, and the United Kingdom, including premiere performances at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Dacus teaches Vocal Diction, Song Literature, Applied Voice at all levels, and directs vocal ensembles. Her commitment to excellence in teaching has been recognized with the 2021 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award.
Education & Qualifications
D.M.A. in Vocal Performance, Louisiana State University; M.M. in Vocal Performance, Louisiana State University; B.M.E. in Vocal Music Education, University of Mississippi