Shannon Kathleen Burr, Soprano, is an artist and educator originally from Harrisburg, PA and currently residing in Memphis, TN. Known for her strong, naturally resonant voice with a vibrant color, natural depth and wide range, Shannon was most recently seen on stage in the title role of Puccini's Suor Angelica with the University of Memphis as well as Anne Truelove in Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake's Progress in collaboration with Opera Memphis. Shannon was also recently seen in concert with the University of Memphis Wind Ensemble as the featured soloist singing Eric Whitacre’s Goodnight Moon and as a guest artist with the Lycoming College Choir and Orchestra as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance in concert. She was also featured as a winner of the University of Memphis soloist competition where she sang Do Not Utter a Word from Barber’s Vanessa with the University of Memphis Symphony. Well versed in both classical and musical theatre styles, Shannon performs a vast array of repertoire. Previous roles include The First Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, as well as Lola in Douglas Moore’s Gallantry with the West Texas A&M Opera Workshop. Previous concert and recital work includes selections from the musical works of Jason Robet Brown’s The Last Five Years and The Bridges of Madison County, Britten’s Opus. 11 On This Island, Richard Strauss’ Vier Letzte Lieder, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with the Amarillo Symphony, as well as appearances as the soprano soloist in Händel’s Dixit Dominus and Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Williamsport Chamber Choir and Orchestra. After spending a year as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice at West Texas A&M University where she earned her MM in Vocal Performance, she is now pursuing her DMA in Vocal Performance at the University of Memphis.