Dr. Jessica Schwefel

Biography

Jessica Schwefel is a versatile singer, teacher, and entrepreneur based in the Madison area. She is a Lecturer in Voice at the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jessica has performed as a soloist with prominent groups such as the Four Seasons Theatre, Bach Concert Series, LunART Festival, and the Madison Choral Project. Additionally, she is a founding member of the Wisconsin Gagok Ensemble, actively promoting Korean Art Songs through performances in the Dane County area. Over her career, she has been involved in 35 operatic productions, including roles at the Florentine Opera Company and Madison Opera. Her notable roles include Prince Orlofsky in 'Die Fledermaus', Erika in 'Vanessa', and Meg Page in 'Falstaff'. Jessica's recordings with the Florentine Opera led to a GRAMMY Award nomination in 2020 and previous GRAMMY recognitions in 2012 and 2013. As a passionate advocate for the arts, she serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Madison Youth Arts Organization and as Corresponding Secretary for the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Her articles have been published in several music journals, and she has taught applied voice at multiple universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and has served as the Director of Choirs at Madison College.

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