ALUMNI
Christabel Nunoo

YMCO Graduating Class of 2012
University of Michigan, Class of 2016
Christabel Nunoo has recently obtained her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, where she studied under Daniel Washington.
During her career as an undergraduate, Christabel sung in masterclasses with and led by artists such as Jesse Blumberg and Reri Grist. She also performed the lead soprano role of Blanche in a reduced version of Francis Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites for the U-M Opera Workshop. Christabel had the honor of singing the National Anthem in the historic Hill Auditorium for the University of Michigan's 93rd Annual Honors Convocation. Additionally, Christabel won a scholarship from the East Bay Opera League Competition.
Christabel's most recent work includes Jazz Musician Marcus Shelby's new opera, "Harriet's Spirit," premiered by San Francisco's Opera Parallele and Rachel Portman's The Little Prince. She will also be starring in "Bill and Flicka: Generous Spirits" on September 19, 2019 alongside SF Opera's William Burden and world-renowned superstar, Frederica von Stade!


Postcard from Christabel Nunoo and Laney Armstrong
San Francisco Girls Chorus, December 7, 2022
"Through this experience, I gained a deeper understanding of how opera can be a medium for storytelling and connecting with diverse audiences."
OP's New Opera Highlights Harriet Tubman as Role Model
Constant Contact, 2022
"Harriet's Spirit reminds us of the importance of bravery, compassion, and the fight for justice in challenging times."