Susan Shepherd

Susan is a well-respected and much sought-after singing teacher and versatile Soprano from Carrickfergus. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast, Susan holds a First Class Honours degree and a Masters in Music, as well as a Licentiate diploma in classical singing and a DipABRSM in teaching. She also gained a PGCert in vocal pedagogy through the Voice Study Centre, whilst studying with Dr Jenevora Williams.
Susan has extensive performing experience both as a concert soloist and in professional ensemble singing. She currently sings Soprano in The Ulster Consort, of which she is a founder member. Her solo work this season has included Handel Messiah, Bach St John Passion, Faure Requiem and Belinda in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Eugene Onegin will be Susan’s sixth mainstage production with NI Opera, and her first since returning to singing following the birth of her first child last July