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Passionate Singer and Teacher

Gwen Baier is an expressive and passionate performer. Gwen sings a variety of music including opera, musical theatre, art songs, and contemporary music. Gwen received her Bachelor's degree from Marywood University under the instruction of Ellen Rutkowski and Dr. Rick Hoffenberg. She received her Master's degree from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2018 where she studied with Dr. Aimé Sposato, Robert Thieme, and Natalie Conte. Gwen currently is instructed by Jaclyn Surso. 

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She recently traveled to Bussetto, Italy where she worked with the acclaimed opera singer Aprile Millo, maestro Richard Bonynge, and La Scala director Marco Gandini in Millo's Operavision D'oro program. Past roles include La Suora Inerfmeria in Suor Angelica, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Lucy in The Telephone, Papagena in Die Zauberflöte,  and Anne Egerman in A Little Night Music. 

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Not only does Gwen perform, but she also has a passion for teaching. She gives her students a safe, comfortable space to express themselves musically while providing them with proper techniques and expansive musical knowledge. 

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