Hi, I’m Carol Anne.
I’m a singer and teacher based in Northwest Florida. My work lives at the intersection of performance, pedagogy, and curiosity about how the voice works.
On Stage
I perform across opera, concert, choral, and musical theatre. This season, I’m singing Puccini’s Tosca with Pensacola Opera and with the Emerald Coast Chorale.
Recent performances include Nettie Fowler in Carousel, Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Soprano Soloist in Handel’s Messiah, and chorister in La Traviata. Earlier roles include Donna Anna in Don Giovanni and Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring with Chicago Summer Opera.
Full performance history is available in my CV linked above.
In The Studio
I founded CAO Studios in 2013 and work with singers across classical, musical theatre, and contemporary styles, drawing from tradition while embracing new tools and ideas.
I’m a lifelong student and active researcher, currently pursuing NYU’s Certificate in Vocology. I keep my studio intentionally small so I can devote substantial time to learning—and bring that evolving knowledge back to my students.
Technique gives us the tools; ultimately, the goal is to let go and make music.