Kaia Owens

• 2nd Place - TBAY NATS Vocal Competition High School Classical Division
• Semi-Finalist - CS Music International Competition high school classical division (2022)
• 1st Place - St. Petersburg Opera High School Competition (2022)
• 2nd Place - NATS Southeastern Regional Competition (2022)
• 2nd Place - St. Petersburg Opera High School Competition (2021)
• 3rd Place Schmidt Vocal Competition (2022)
• Florida All State Choir (2017 - 2023)
• Superior Solo & Ensemble (2017 - 2023)
• The Metropolitan Opera Guild High School Opera Singers Intensive (June 2021, 2022)
• Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard (July 2021)
• Opera Workshop at Patel Conservatory (2019 - 2020)
• Masterclass - Amy Johnson (May 2022)
• Masterclass - Dimitri Pittas (May 2022)
• Masterclass - Jean-Paul Bjorlin (July 2021)
• Masterclass - Rachel Calloway (July 2021)

Kaia Owens is a passionate soprano, currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance at the Eastman School of Music. With a deep appreciation for classical music, she has been involved in various choral ensembles, including Eastman Chorale and the Christ Church Schola Cantorum, which have greatly enriched her musical journey.

Before pursuing undergraduate studies, Kaia had the privilege of performing in the chorus of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Bellini’s Norma with Opera Tampa. These experiences have instilled a love for storytelling through music, which continues to inspire her growth as a performer