About Sydney
Lyric soprano, Sydney Swearengin, is an emerging artist from California who recently graduated with a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the Cali School of Music – Montclair State University under the guidance of Beth Roberts. Recognized for her versatility, Sydney has appeared in opera, oratorio, recital, and music theater productions.
Most recently, Sydney appeared with Bronx Opera in their production of Ariadne auf Naxos (Strauss) as “Echo,” directed by Ben Spierman and conducted by Eric Kramer. Last summer, Sydney took on the role of “Cupid” in Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld directed by Alex Paul Sheeran and music directed by Mory Ortman at the Quisisana Resort in Maine. During her time at Montclair State University, she brought many roles to life, including “Linfea”in opera La Calisto (Cavalli), directed by Rebecca Jo Loeb and conducted by Kyle Ritenauer. Later this year, Sydney will perform “Second Lady” in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Savannah VOICE Festival in Savannah, Georgia, established by esteemed baritone Sherrill Milnes.
With a passion for contemporary music, Sydney has had the pleasure of taking on many roles in contemporary operas, including “Zelda – Age 24” in award-winning composer Evan Mack’s opera The Ghosts of Gatsby directed by Karen Driscoll and conducted by William Hobbs. She also recently performed the tour-de-force role of “Elle” in the one-woman opera La Voix humaine by Francis Poulenc with the talented Vica Schwartzman at the piano. She also recently performed as the soprano soloist for the East Coast Premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s multi-movement, multi-media work entitled Here I Am for Montclair State University’s illustrious “Beatrice Crawford Memorial Concert” under the baton of conductor Dr. Heather J. Buchanan.
Sydney was very involved with the choirs during her time at Montclair State, acting as the Graduate Assistant for the choral department for her final year at MSU, earning her a full-ride scholarship. Continuing her love of arts administration, she has recently started with the New Jersey Symphony, acting as the Artistic Coordinator for the organization.
Sydney was recently awarded the first prize scholarship in the Morris Choral Society Scholarship competition. She received her undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University under the guidance of Kate Bass where she was awarded her membership to the Pi Kappa Lambda society, recognizing her academic prowess and musical excellence.
