Lorraine Bell, M.M.

Lorraine McFadden Bell, soprano, performs extensively as a recital artist, and is frequently heard as guest soloist in oratorio concerts. Her diverse repertoire includes opera, classical and contemporary works. She has premiered vocal works, which were written specifically for her "lovely lyric" voice by the noted American composer, Adolphus Hailstork. Ms. Bell maintains an active performance schedule, and is frequently engaged for opera and music education programs. She has facilitated workshops for students and teachers throughout the southeastern region and has served as Artist-in-Residence at several middle and high schools. Ms. Bell has been invited to lecture and perform on the topic of African-American Art Songs at several colleges, universities, conferences and communities. She is presently on the Board of Directors of the Norfolk Art Songs Society in Norfolk, Virginia.

Ms. Bell began her undergraduate studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Vocal Performance at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia and received her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia. Ms. Bell is Assistant Professor of Music at Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia.