Nicole M. Rivera is a mezzo-soprano who has performed opera roles with Stetson Opera Theatre and Vero Beach Opera. She has received awards and scholarships from Stetson University where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Rivera has sung with various choirs and also teaches voice lessons.

1. Nicole M. Rivera
Mezzo-Soprano
nriveram@stetson.edu - (407) 844-5376
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Performances/Opera Roles
Featured Soloist InterHarmony Concert Series Carnegie Hall 2016
Ensemble Die Fledermaus Vero Beach Opera 2016
Friederike Ein Walzertraum Stetson Opera Theatre 2016
InterHarmony International Music Festival
Third Lady Die Zauberflöte (Mozart) Stetson Opera Theatre 2015
Idamante (cover) Idomeneo (Mozart) Stetson Opera Theatre 2015
Ensemble
Supertitles Candide (Bernstein) Stetson Opera Theatre 2014
Ensemble Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) Vero Beach Opera 2014
Awards/Recognition
Maris Prize winner Stetson Showcase Research Symposium Stetson University 2016
Third-place winner H.M. Giffin Vocal Competition Stetson University 2015
Recipient Travel Scholarship Stetson University 2015
(Office of Career and Professional Development)
Recipient Tippen Davidson Endowed Scholarship Stetson University 2014-2016
Recipient William E. Duckwitz Talent Scholarship Stetson University 2012-2016
Recipient Florida Academic Scholars Award Stetson University 2012-2016
Recipient Outstanding Freshman Award Stetson University 2013
Choral
Alto Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church Ormond Beach, FL 2014-2016
Alto Concert Choir Stetson University 2013-2016
 Spring Tour: Alice Tully Hall/Lincoln Center/NYC, 2014
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida
Alto Women's Chorale Stetson University 2012-2013
Teaching Experience
Voice teacher Community School of Music Stetson University 2015-2016
Voice Teachers and Coaches Directors and Conductors Master Classes
Russell Franks Dorian Keilhack William Bolcom and Joan Morris
Kristie Born Andrew Larson Kevin Short
Barbara Larson Timothy Peter
Anthony Hose Norris Williams

2. Education
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance Stetson University, DeLand, FL May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
o GPA: 3.99/4.0
Leadership/Campus Involvement
Member, Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society Inducted 2016
Member, Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society Inducted 2015
Member, Stetson University Music Teachers Association 2014-2015
Member, Kaleidoscope (LGBTQIA Alliance Organization), Stetson University 2013-2015
Member, Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology Inducted 2013
Member, Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society Inducted 2013