Sophie Spier

• University Interscholastic League Solo and Ensemble- Gold Medal: For superior audition. 2022-2024
• Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) - National Anthem soloist. 2024
• Dave Koz Christmas Tour Soloist- 2023
• Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Mixed Choir 2024
• Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Mixed Choir 2023
• Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Treble Choir 2022
• UCLA Summer Voice Intensive | Los Angeles, CA 2023 & 2024
• Schmidt Vocal Institute | Miami University of Ohio 2024
• Texas Music Scholar-For meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship. 2024

Sophie is a senior from El Paso Texas. She has been performing on stage from the age of 6 and narrowed her focus to classical music since beginning high school. She is a three-time Texas All-Stater and has earned a superior rating at UIL Solo and Ensemble for three consecutive years. In the classroom, she has many leadership roles including varsity choir student conductor and alto section leader. Sophie is extremely goal-driven and excels at anything she puts her mind to.

In December 2023, Sophie had the honor of performing the opening solo for world-renowned saxophonist Dave Koz on his annual Christmas tour. She has also performed numerous solos with the El Paso Opera and El Paso Symphony.

In 2023 and 2024, she attended the UCLA Voice Intensive where she focused on classical repertoire. In 2024, she was selected to attend the Schmidt Vocal Institute at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

In the future, Sophie is planning to study classical vocal performance at a collegiate level in hopes to share her passion for singing on stage with audiences everywhere.