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| A champion
of vocal versatility, Camryn Dewar, B. Mus is an accomplished vocalist of
many genres, including contemporary classical, opera, musical theatre, and
jazz. She champions the works of contemporary composers, and her repertoire
includes a wealth of music by Indigenous and living composers across North
America. Originally from Stony Mountain, Manitoba, Canada, Camryn is currently
completing her Master of Music degree at Montclair State University under
the tutelage of renowned mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever. Hailed as an “incredible
performer and instrument” (Jeffrey Gall), she takes great pride in her Indigenous
(Red River Métis Nation) heritage, and she is currently a Fulbright
Scholar for her research in Indigenous opera and equal representation. She
is committed to using her artistry to uplift and amplify diverse voices.
Camryn is thankful for the many opportunities she has had to perform incredible new operas. In spring 2025, Camryn will perform at Jazz at Lincoln Centre in the new social justice opera Blind Injustice by Scott Davenport Richards and David Cote. Other notable recent performances include The Grapes of Wrath at Carnegie Hall, where she was Assistant to Tony Award-winning Music Director Ted Sperling, Indians on Vacation at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North at Manitoba Opera, and Living Music at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. She has been named the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival’s Emerging Artist, and the 2023/2024 Virtuosi Concert Young Artist. For her vision and drive, she was also awarded the Association of American University Women Scholarship, the Modern Métis Woman Scholarship, the Association of Opera in Canada Fellowship, and the InPath: N’we Jinan Artworks Fellowship. Camryn is incredibly thankful to the communities and organizations that have uplifted and supported her through her journey in classical music and advocacy. 3/25 |