Emma Ginzel

• M.F.A, Vocal Performance: University of California Irvine 2021 - Present
• B. Music, Vocal Performance (Magna Cum Laude): Point Loma Nazarene University 2020
• Young Artist: International Performing Arts Institute 2021
• Young Artist: Angels Vocal Art 2018
• 21C Arts Research and Innovation Grant: University of California Irvine 2022
• Endowment Scholarship: Point Loma Nazarene University 2017, 2018, 2019
• 2nd place Lower Division Classical: NATS San Diego 2017

Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Emma is a Southern California based Mezzo-Soprano. Emma's past operatic roles include The Gingerbread Witch (Hansel und Gretel), Mrs. Jones (Street Scene), and Zita (Gianni Schicchi), as well as solos in many scene programs. Emma had the privilege of studying as a studio artist with Angels Vocal Art and as a young artist at the International Performing Arts Institute. 

She had to honor of performing as a soloist multiple times with Point Loma Choral Union's renowned production of the Messiah and Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb. Other concert work includes solos in Point Loma Nazarene Orchestra's Concerto Concert in 2019 and 2020.

Emma is an in-demand chorister performing professionally with the Long Beach Camerata Singers as well as PLNU and UCI premier touring choral ensembles and many churches in the Southern California area. 

Emma is currently earning her M.F.A from the University of California Irvine under the instruction of Dr. Darryl Taylor. In 2020 she graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance under vocal teacher Amy Mein.