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. This past summer, Sydney had the honor of taking on the role of “Cupid” in Jacques 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 Francesco Cavalli’s opera La Calisto, directed by Rebecca Jo Loeb and conducted by Kyle Ritenauer and “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 full role of “Elle” in the one-woman opera La Voix humaine by Francis Poulenc as a part of her “Culminating Project” counting towards her degree completion. Her most recent concert appearance was 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. Her recent musical theater performances include Ragtime by Terrance McNally, Curtains by Kander and Ebb, as well as a self-produced cabaret entitled “Where do We Go from Here?”
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 new Artistic Coordinator for the organization.
Sydney was recently awarded the first place Scholarship Award from the Morris Choral Society Competition. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Pepperdine University under the guidance of Kate Bass where she earned her membership to the Pi Kappa Lambda society for music and academic excellence.
