Dr. Sophie Roland

Professor

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Biography

Sophie Louise Roland is a distinguished professor and Chair of Music Performance Studies at the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University. Renowned for her powerful and emotionally intense performances, she has captivated audiences across North America and abroad. With a rich operatic career, she has performed significant roles in various acclaimed productions, including works by composers such as Vaughan Williams, Purcell, and Verdi. In addition to her performing accomplishments, she actively directs, contributes to educational programs such as the Canadian Operatic Arts Academy, which nurtures the next generation of operatic talent, and maintains a strong presence in academic circles.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.