Meet the inaugural 2021 class of our HBCU Opera Career Comprehensive, led by Artist in Residence Russell Thomas.
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Ginaia Black, soprano. Jackson State University, Spring 2021
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Malia Ewen, soprano. Oakwood University, Spring 2021
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Sh'dai Forrester, soprano. Oakwood University, May 2024
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Clinton Garrison, baritone. Oakwood University, 2020
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De'terrius Johnson, baritone. Southern University and A&M College, 2025
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Khalil McCarthy, tenor. Fisk University, Spring 2024
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Ricky Owens Jr., countertenor. Prairie View A&M University, Spring 2022
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Kristi Sullen, soprano. Alabama State University, 2018
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Breanna Williams, soprano. Tennessee State University, 2018
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Elycia Woodham, mezzo soprano. Spelman College, Spring 2024