Emerging mezzo-soprano, Gabrielle Guida, from Hazlet, NJ, is a second year Vocal Performance Master’s student under the guidance of Dr. Lori McCann. Acting as the Graduate Assistant for Choral Activities under Dr. Heather J. Buchanan, Gabrielle sings in all three curricular choirs: the Montclair State University Chorale, University Singers, and Vocal Accord. Previous opera roles include “Baba/Madame Flora” in The Medium, directed by Karen Driscoll, “Endimione” in La Calisto, directed by Rebecca Jo Loeb, “Mere Marie” in Dialogues of the Carmelites, directed by Malena Dayen, “Cherubino'' in Le nozze di Figaro, directed by Nathan Troup, “Maestro Spinelloccio”/”The Notary''/”The Magistrate” in Gianni Schicci and Buoso’s Ghost, directed by Anna Rebek as well as “Jo” in scenes from Little Women and “Prince Orlofsky” in scenes from Die Fledermaus, directed by Karen Driscoll. She has also been featured in Master Classes taught by John Holiday as well as J’nai Bridges. Gabrielle had the privilege of performing as the Alto Soloist for Montclair State University’s Highlights from Messiah Concert as well as the Alto Solo from Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein. Gabrielle prides herself on being a dynamic performer, dabbling in opera, oratorio, and musical theater. Musical theater performances include “Cinderella” in Roundtable Theater Company’s production of Into the Woods as well as “Number 13” in Roundtable Theater Company’s premiere of their original show Next! at the New York Theater Festival. Gabrielle received her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance also from Montclair State University under the guidance of Barbara Dever.