I was exposed to classical music from birth, coming from a family of violinists, pianists, and conductors. I began taking voice lessons at 11 years old, training and specializing in classical technique and opera. Throughout middle school and high school, I sang in select choirs (4x Bergen County Choir, 4x Regional Choir, 3x All-State Choir, 1x All National Choir), performed in opera-scene programs, won international opera competitions, and more. I went on to sing at Emory University, auditioning and joining its select chamber choir, which performed a wide variety of sacred and secular repertoire from the Middle Ages to the present. I was the soprano soloist for Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and held many smaller solo roles throughout my college years. I was also an active volunteer at the Glenn Memorial Church Choir and continue to volunteer in local church choirs during holidays.
You can find Valery’s 18th Century Music Competition 2024 vocal performance here.