MAIYA WILLIAMS, Mezzo-Soprano and Hutto, TX native, recently concluded a Graduate Artist Certificate in Voice Performance at the University of North Texas under the tutelage of Professor Molly Fillmore and Dr. Mark Tempesta. Past productions include Mistress of the Novices in Suor Angelica, Háta in The Bartered Bride, Third lady and Third spirit in Die Zauberflöte, Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Dorothee in Cendrillon, with chorus positions in The Dallas Opera production of Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette and Verdi’s La Traviata. Recent engagements include a vocal fellowship with Spoleto Festival, an Emerging Artist position with Seagle Festival, and Alto soloist for Mozart's Coronation Mass. Recent engagements saw Ms. Williams returned to Orpheus Chamber Singers, Verdigris Ensemble, Spoleto Festival, and singing the role of Tallest Zegner Daughter in the UNT Opera Production of Proving Up by Missy Mazzoli. In addition to opera, Williams has a rich background in concert and choral music having been the Alto soloist for Durufle’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Thomas’ Fern Hill, as well as performing with Fort Worth Opera for Damien Geter’s African American Requiem. In the Fall, Williams will begin her studies at the Academy of Vocal Arts featuring roles as Marcellina in Le Nozze Di Figaro and Mistress Quickly in Falstaff.