Lauren Emrich, Voice Teacher:
Lauren Corcoran Emrich is a native and current resident of Pittsburgh. Lauren is an active soprano in her hometown and surrounding area. In Pittsburgh, Lauren is a member of the Pittsburgh Opera Chorus roster. With Undercroft Opera, Lauren sang Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus. She’s appeared with the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Moon Area High School Honors Chorus, and Upper Saint Clair High Pantheon Choir as the soprano soloist Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in 2015 and Carmina Burana in 2013. She in an active soloist with Coraopolis United Methodist Church, Bradford Woods Community Church, and St. Stephen's Church.
Previously in the Cleveland area, she sang for Renée Fleming in masterclass and in the chorus of Cleveland Opera Theater's production of La Bohème. Lauren was a national semifinalist at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Competition in 2017 and 2016. During her studies at The University of Akron and Youngstown State University, she performed in many operas. Her favorites include Laetitia (The Old Maid and the Theif), Madame Goldentrill (The Impresario), and Gretel (Hansel and Gretel.) As a Young Artist with Opera Western Reserve, Lauren has been featured in their productions as Musetta (La Bohème) and Rosina (Il Barbiere di Sigiliva). Lauren’s summer training includes: Bay View’s Summer Opera, Art Song, and Recording Seminar (2015), OperaWorks Advanced Artist Program (2014), and Oberlin in Italy Concert Artist (2013).
Lauren has been teaching privately since 2010. She has taught in the Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Akron Areas. She taught voice at PYCO School of Music, Moon Area High School's After School Lesson Program, The Stage Door Dance and Theatre Arts Academy, the Dana Vocal Performance Clinic, Shenango High School, and her home studio. She is sought after for coachings of musical theater productions and PMEA voice festival materials. Her students have succeeded in many areas of voice including PMEA festivals (Honors, District, Region, State, and All East), OMEA solo and ensemble (1s in Class A, B, and C), and acceptance to college music programs (Penn State University, Cederville University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kent State University, Slippery Rock University, and Youngstown State University.)
Previously in the Cleveland area, she sang for Renée Fleming in masterclass and in the chorus of Cleveland Opera Theater's production of La Bohème. Lauren was a national semifinalist at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Competition in 2017 and 2016. During her studies at The University of Akron and Youngstown State University, she performed in many operas. Her favorites include Laetitia (The Old Maid and the Theif), Madame Goldentrill (The Impresario), and Gretel (Hansel and Gretel.) As a Young Artist with Opera Western Reserve, Lauren has been featured in their productions as Musetta (La Bohème) and Rosina (Il Barbiere di Sigiliva). Lauren’s summer training includes: Bay View’s Summer Opera, Art Song, and Recording Seminar (2015), OperaWorks Advanced Artist Program (2014), and Oberlin in Italy Concert Artist (2013).
Lauren has been teaching privately since 2010. She has taught in the Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Akron Areas. She taught voice at PYCO School of Music, Moon Area High School's After School Lesson Program, The Stage Door Dance and Theatre Arts Academy, the Dana Vocal Performance Clinic, Shenango High School, and her home studio. She is sought after for coachings of musical theater productions and PMEA voice festival materials. Her students have succeeded in many areas of voice including PMEA festivals (Honors, District, Region, State, and All East), OMEA solo and ensemble (1s in Class A, B, and C), and acceptance to college music programs (Penn State University, Cederville University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kent State University, Slippery Rock University, and Youngstown State University.)