Valaura Arnold has been teaching vocal students for more than 20 years. She is comfortable teaching every style and genre of music. She is recognized for the versatility of her artistry as a singer, actress and director. The scope of her career includes an impressive breadth of diverse genres, including opera, musical theatre, oratorio, jazz, pop, country and big band. She has performed throughout the United States, including local venues such as The Grand Theatre, Kingsbury Hall, Temple Square and Abravanel Hall. She has shared the stage with many amazing musicians including Stephen Sondheim, Bobby McFerrin, Jenny Oaks Baker, John Elephante, Jon Schmidt, Merrill Osmond, Nathan Osmond and Paul Cardall. Valaura performs regularly with local Jazz and Big Bands throughout Utah as well as orchestras and choirs and is currently a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
As a recording artist Valaura has been featured on Living Scriptures videos, Brite Music and Utah voices 2011. Her own albums include "At Last" a compilation of jazz and easy listening tunes and a Christmas album titled "Come Let Us Adore Him" featuring John Elefante of the band Kansas,Graham Russell of Air Supply, Nathan Osmond, and Jenny Oaks Baker. These can be found on her website valauracd.com and itunes.
Education: Masters Degree – Vocal Performance, University of Utah
BM Vocal Performance University of Utah
Opera Roles:
Donna Elvira Don Giovanni U of U Lyric Opera
Fiordiligi Cosi fan tutte U of U Lyric Opera w/Paradigm Orchestra
Countess Almaviva Le Nozze di Figaro U of U Lyric Opera w/Sandy Orchestra
Mistress of Novices Suor Angelica Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Angelica Trial by Jury Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Josephine HMS Pinafore Zero Budget Productions
Ruth Pirates of Penzance Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Beldame Dido and Aeneas Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Mrs Hayes Susanna U of U Lyric Opera
Mother Hansel and Gretel Draper Historic Theatre
Musical Theatre Roles:
Julie Jordan Carousel Dow Theatre
Nancy Oliver! Dow Theatre
Marion Paroo The Music Man Herriman Arts Council
Mary Fielding Smith Joseph Smith, the Prophet Quest Productions
Emma Smith I am Jane Grand Theatre
Susan Preston Mission: The Musical Valley Center Playhouse
Scenes Roles:
Countess of Formoutiers Le Comte Ory University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble
Suor Infermiera Suor Angelica University of Utah Lyric Opera
Elsie Maynard Yeoman of the Guard U of U Lyric Opera w/Paradigm Orchestra
Elvira Ernani University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble
Golde Fiddler on the Roof University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble
Audrey Little Shop of Horrors Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Fantine Les Miserables Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Solo Concert Work
Soprano Messiah Herriman Utah Symphony
The Tree The Garden Oratorio Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company
Love Love and Death Early Music Concerts
Soprano Opera Gala Utah Midwinter Song Festival
Soprano British Literature Concert Utah Midwinter Song Festival
Soprano Broadway Revue Utah Midwinter Song Festival
Soprano Liebeslieder Walzer Voices of Opus
Soprano Messiah Church of Resurrection
Soprano Shabbat Services Temple Judah, Cedar Rapids
Soprano Big Band Concert Series Utah Reunion Band
Soprano Verdi Requiem Utah Lyric Opera
Current member of Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Recording Work
Brite Music Refinement Records
Living Scriptures LA East
Utah Voices 2011 Imagine Learning
Training:
Julie Wright-Costa Dr. Paul Dorgan
Margie Marrs Dr. Carol Anderson
Marion Miller Jeffrey Price
Directing Experience:
Broadway Family Favorites
Big Band Tribute
Damn Yankees
Halloween Hijinks
The Wizard of Oz
Main Event Performing Group
Mini Melody Performing Group
Limited Edition Performing Group