Elizabeth Mannion [SEP] voice type
Elizabeth Mannion
Elizabeth Mannion is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who has performed at opera houses throughout the world. A celebrated voice teacher, Mannion has served on the music faculties of the University of Michigan, Indiana University, Florida State University, Bowling Green State University, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has also served on the faculty and worked as a performing artist at both the Aspen Music Festival and the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Many of her students have
became a founding member of the Delta Nu chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. In 1966 she won the National Society of Arts and Letters singing competition. After graduating in 1967 with a degree in music, she began graduate studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and later at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from which she earned a master's degree in 1968. During this time Norman studied voice with Elizabeth Mannion and Pierre Bernac.
Life and career Early career (1969–79)