Margaurite Mathis-Clark

Voice part: Soprano

Season you joined the Chorale: 2008-09

Birthplace: Florida

Education/Vocal Training: Bachelor & Master of Music, Louisiana State University

Do you make your living as a musician? Occasionally

Where else do you gig/teach/conduct/sing/perform? private voice teacher, performed with various opera companies/symphonies/show bands

Recent solo roles or guest appearances: Chaffey Show Band, Fall 2007

Highlights of your musical career: Grand Finalist, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (performed on Met Stage with Met orchestra, & broadcast on public radio); Singing "His eye is on the Sparrow" with Tony Award winner Stuart Malina accompanying me on piano at Greensboro Symphony performance; performing Mahler's 8th with Chorale, Philharmonic, and Children's Chorus at Hollywood Bowl!

Favorite choral work: Close tie between Water Night by Eric Whitacre and Mozart's Requiem

A defining moment or favorite onstage experience: A defining moment has to be covering the role of Tosca and coming really close to singing the final orchestra dress. I was so grateful to have been prepared! One of my favorite, most unforgettable onstage experiences was performing the role of Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata. During the death scene, my friend Brian, performing the role of Alfredo, kept sobbing in my ear "Mimi! Mimi!", referencing our upcoming opera La Boheme. For some reason, we found this hysterical and couldn't stop laughing!

What are you listening to these days? Jill Scott, Renee Fleming, Michael Bublé

Anything you'd like to add about yourself? I grew up in Los Angeles and after being away for 12 years, I am so happy to have found my way back home!