2012 Apprentice Singers
The Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Program for Singers is internationally recognized as one of the finest programs of its type. On average each year approximately 40 apprentice singers are selected from more than 1,500 applicants.Those who are selected participate in a rigorous program of training and performances, which includes supporting roles in mainstage operas, starring in two evenings of apprentice scenes, vocal coachings, auditions, and many other activities.
Soprano
Devon Guthrie, California*
Rachel Hall, North Carolina
Sara Heaton, New York*
Mary-Jane Lee, Utah*
Alexandra Loutsion, Pennsylvania
Cherise Lukow, New Mexico
Sydney Mancasola, California
Abigail Santos, Puerto Rico
Lacy Sauter, Arizona
Mezzo-Soprano
Cynthia Cook, New Jersey
Ellie Jarrett, Texas*
Sarah Larsen, Minnesota
Julia Mintzer, Pennsylvania
Jennifer Panara, California
Nicole Rodin, Illinois
Annie Rosen, Connecticut
Laura Wilde, South Dakota
Contralto
Suzanne Hendrix, Iowa*
Tenor
David Blalock, North Carolina
Jonathan Blalock, New York
Michael Dailey, Virginia*
Joshua Dennis, Texas
Matthew Grills, Connecticut
Joshua Guerrero, California
David Margulis, Florida
Matthew Newlin, Illinois*
Christian Sanders, Colorado
Edwin Vega, New York*
Baritone
Christian Bowers, New York*
Jonathan Michie, New York*
Ryan Milstead, Mississippi*
Zachary Nelson, Maryland
Paul Scholten, Michigan
Bass-Baritone
Joseph Beutel, Indiana*
Stephen Fish, Iowa
Patrick Murray, North Carolina
Christopher Remmel, California*
Bass
Erik Anstine, Oregon
Andrew Harris, West Virginia
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* Second-year apprentice