Biography
Jocelyn Claire Thomas, a versatile soprano praised for her haunting sound and musical intelligence, is a frequent performer in opera, concert, and recital. Notable roles include “Susanna” in Le nozze di Figaro, "Rosina" in Il barbiere di Siviglia, "Musetta" in La Bohème, “Despina” in Così fan tutte, “Zerlina” in Don Giovanni, "Pamina" and “First Lady” in Die Zauberflöte, “Dorinda” in Orlando, ”Servilia" in La clemenza di Tito, ”Marzelline" in Fidelio, "Morgana" in Alcina, “Gretel” in Hansel and Gretel, “Adele” in Die Fledermaus, "Le Feu" and "La Princesse" in L'enfant et les Sortilèges, "Brigitta" in Iolanta, "Rose" in The Secret Garden, and "Amy March" in Little Women.
Mrs. Thomas has appeared with Tacoma Opera, Eugene Opera, Opera Bend, Brava Opera Theatre, The Astoria Music Festival, Bravo Northwest, The Bremerton Symphony, Cascadia Opera, Opera Theater Oregon, Portland Concert Opera, The Beaverton Symphony, Necessity Arts Collective, Ping & Woof Opera, Cult of Orpheus, and Portland Summerfest.
Concert appearances include Soprano Soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mahler's Symphony No. 8, Bach's Magnificat, Mozart's Coronation Mass, Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, Faure's Requiem, Vivaldi's Gloria, Schubert's Mass in G, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, Brahms' Liebeslieder Walzer, and Handel's Messiah.
Mrs. Thomas holds a B.M. from the Oberlin Conservatory, a M.M. from the Peabody Conservatory, and a G.P.D., from the Peabody Conservatory. She was recently featured as the Soprano Soloist on Sacred Works I: The Emerald Tablet, a recording of all new works by Portland composer Christopher Corbell. Upcoming engagements include "Jo-Jo" in Tango of the White Gardenia (world premiere) with Cascadia Chamber Opera, "Viva" in Viva's Holiday with Cult of Orpheus, and "The Barista" in Too Much Coffee Man with Gonzo Opera. Jocelyn is based in Portland, Oregon where she maintains a private studio in voice, piano, and flute.
Mrs. Thomas has appeared with Tacoma Opera, Eugene Opera, Opera Bend, Brava Opera Theatre, The Astoria Music Festival, Bravo Northwest, The Bremerton Symphony, Cascadia Opera, Opera Theater Oregon, Portland Concert Opera, The Beaverton Symphony, Necessity Arts Collective, Ping & Woof Opera, Cult of Orpheus, and Portland Summerfest.
Concert appearances include Soprano Soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mahler's Symphony No. 8, Bach's Magnificat, Mozart's Coronation Mass, Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, Faure's Requiem, Vivaldi's Gloria, Schubert's Mass in G, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, Brahms' Liebeslieder Walzer, and Handel's Messiah.
Mrs. Thomas holds a B.M. from the Oberlin Conservatory, a M.M. from the Peabody Conservatory, and a G.P.D., from the Peabody Conservatory. She was recently featured as the Soprano Soloist on Sacred Works I: The Emerald Tablet, a recording of all new works by Portland composer Christopher Corbell. Upcoming engagements include "Jo-Jo" in Tango of the White Gardenia (world premiere) with Cascadia Chamber Opera, "Viva" in Viva's Holiday with Cult of Orpheus, and "The Barista" in Too Much Coffee Man with Gonzo Opera. Jocelyn is based in Portland, Oregon where she maintains a private studio in voice, piano, and flute.