BIO
Oaklea is a Denver area soprano and studied vocal performance at University of Denver, Lamont School of Music. She has proved to be a versatile singer having performed in many genres and styles. She has had the pleasure of singing with many established musicians and organizations including Opera Colorado, The Denver Brass, The Colorado Chamber Ensemble, The Shadow Theater, The Spirituals Project, Opera Company of Brooklyn NY, West Side Opera Society NY and Distinguished Concerts International NY. Over the years she has become an avid recitalist throughout the Denver and NYC areas. In the summer of 2011 she traveled to Italy to sing the role of Fiordiligi in Cosi fan tutte with Opera Orvieto.
AWARDS
Oaklea has been a finalist in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild and Harlem Opera NY voice competitions and a regional finalist in various competitions including the National Association of Negro Musicians, the West Valley Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions. She is a former grant recipient for career advancement and study from the Rocky Mountain Musicians Association and Allied Arts Inc.
UPCOMING 2012
In Recital Feb 12th at 2pm
Performing works by Strauss, Puccini, Mozart and others
St. Thomas Epsicopal Church Denver Colorado
Aids Benefit Concert Feb 25th at 7:30pm
Hamilton Recital Hall, DU Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Singing selected Schubert songs from Schwanengesan Lieder. Also featuring Marcus Ostermiller, Piano, Clayton Vaughn, Cello and Adam Ewing, Baritone. For tix call 303-871-7720
In Recital March 13th at 1pm
Performing works by Schubert, Puccini, Catalani and others
Montclair United Methodist Church Denver Colorado
