
GRACE MONSANTO


RESUME
Mezzo-Soprano
Education
B.A. In Vocal Performance, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
M.M. in Voice Performance, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX [currently pursuing]
Teachers and Master Classes
2024-Present—Prof. Virginia Dupuy, SMU
2020-2024—Dr. Marie-France Duclos, Asbury University
2025– Masterclass with Stephanie D’Oustrac
2025–—Masterclass with Angelia Turner Wilson
2025-- Masterclass with Soprano Sylvia D'Ermo
2025-- Masterclass with Mezzo-Soprano Cherry Duke
2024—Masterclass with Kim Grigsby, Broadway Producer
2024—Masterclass with Ian Derrer, CEO of the Dallas Opera
2024—Masterclass with Soprano Patricia Andress
2023—Masterclass with Mezzo-Soprano Dr. Sherrie Phelps
2022—Masterclass with Soprano Patricia Andress
Ecclesiastical Appointments
2024-Present—Alto Soloist/Section Leader, Lovers Lane UMC, Dallas, TX
2024- Cantor, Saint Peter's Catholic Church, Lexington, KY
2021-2024—Alto Soloist/Section Leader, First Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Lexington, KY
2021—Soloist, Wilmore United Methodist Church, Wilmore, KY
2016-2020—Soloist and Praise Team Member, Danville First Church of God, Danville, KY
Opera and Musical Theatre
2026-- (July) Hodel, Fiddler on the Roof, Opera North*
2026-- (July) Meg, Samantha, Silver Dollar, Ballad of Baby Doe, Opera North*
2026-- (March) Third Lady, Die Zauberflüte, Southern Methodist University*
2026-- Mother, Amahl and the Night Visitors, LLUMC Friends of Music
2024-- L'enfant (The Child), L'enfant et les sortilèges, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
2023—Dido, Dido and Aeneas, Asbury University Opera Workshop with Baroque Chamber Orchestra
2021—Cherubino, Le Nozze di Figaro, Asbury Opera Workshop with Orchestra
2021—Marcellina, Le Nozze di Figaro, Asbury Opera Workshop with Orchestra
2025—Meg, Falstaff finale, SMU Scenes Program
2025—The Old Woman, Candide finale, SMU Scenes Program
2024—Roßweiße, Die Walküre opening scene, SMU Scenes Program
2022—Annio, duet “Ah perdona al primo affetto,” Opera Lucca Summer Program, Lucca, Italy
2022—Bradamante, trio “Le lusinghe … Non è amore, né gelozia,” Opera Lucca Summer Program, Lucca, Italy
2025-- Chorus, Les Maimelles di Tereseas, Southern Methodist Univeristy
2025—Nun, The Sound of Music, Garland Summer Musicals
2025—Chorus and Letter Quintet, Sweeney Todd, SMU Lyric Theatre
2022—Chorus, Suor Angelica, Opera Lucca Summer Program, Lucca, Italy
2022—Chorus, L’elisire d’amore scenes, Opera Lucca Summer Program, Lucca, Italy
Oratorio
2025-- Alto Soloist, Duraflè Requiem, Lover's Lane UMC and University Park UMC Collaboration
2024—Alto Soloist, Gloria by Vivaldi with Baroque Orchestra, Center College
2022—Excerpts from Bach Magnificat with Chamber Orchestra, Asbury University
Solo with Orchestra
2025— Soprano Soloist, Season Finale Concert, Lover's Lane UMC
2025- Alto Soloist, Pierrot Luniere [Schoernberg], Dallas Symphony Orchestra and SYZYGY
2025- Alto Soloist, Duraflè Requiem, Lover's Lane UMC and University Park UMC Collaboration
2024- Concerto Concert, Faites Lui Mes Aveux, Asbury University Orchestra
2022- Songs of the Season, Panis Angelicus, Asbury University Orchestra
2022—Pajama Concert, Ombra Mai Fu, Asbury University Orchestra
2022—Fall Orchestra Concert, Ombra Mai Fu, Asbury University Orchestra
2021—Fall Orchestra Concert, Voi Che Sapete, Asbury University Orchestra
Recitals
2026-- (TBA) Graduate Recital, Piano: Dr Dongni Xie, SMU, Dallas, TX*
2025—Rising Star Recital, Piano: Kara Solis, Basically Beethoven Festival, Dallas, TX
2024—Senior Recital, Piano: Dr. Mary Ann Wilder, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2023—Junior Recital, Piano: Dr. Mary Ann Wilder, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2022—Spring Recital, Piano: Celesta Letchworth, Pulaski County High School Auditorium, Somerset, KY
Film and TV Scores
2024—Love at First Sight (Director- Sam Santrock)
2024 Highbridge Film Festival Finalist
2024 Audience Favorite Award
2024 Best Costume Design/Makeup Award
2024- Once Upon a Goodbye (Director- Anna Thatcher)
2024 Highbridge Film Festival Finalist
Recorded Music
2024— "There's a Song in the Air" duet with Steven Marjerison
Awards
2025/2026-- Qualifier for MET Opera Laffont Competition
2024—SEARCH Research Symposium 2nd Prize-- "Echoes from the Holler: Nostalgia and Community at Rockhouse Brewing Old Time Jam” with faculty sponsor Dr. Nathan Miller
2023—Selected for KMEA Honors Choir, Louisville, KY
2022—Peniston Honors Competition Vocal Division Winner
2023—Concerto Competition Vocal Division Winner
2024—Peniston Honors Competition Vocal Division Winner
2023—NATS Kentucky State Division CL7B 1st Prize—Senior Treble Classical
2023—NATS Kentucky Midsouth Regional Top Five—Upperclassman Musical Theatre
2022—NATS Kentucky State Top Five-- Upperclassman Musical Theatre
2022—NATS Kentucky State Top Five—Junior Treble Classical
Pertinent Skills
Competent in Piano and Accompaniment (12 years)
Excellent Sight Reader
Classes Taken in Acting, Voice, and Movement
Intermediate Jazz Dance, Intermediate Ballet, Musical Theatre Dance, and Tap
Tutor Certification Level 1 through the CLA International Tutor Training