Faculty & Staff
Adjunct Voice Instructor: Lara Neves
Lara Neves graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance. While there, she studied with voice teachers Clayne Robison and Shirley Westwood. She has performed as the First Lady in Magic Flute and Rosalinde in Der Fledermaus, and has had roles in Tales of Hoffmann, Marriage of Figaro, and other operas. Recently she sang excerpts from Carmen with the Arizona State University Sinfonietta Orchestra under the baton of her husband, Dr. Joel Neves. Since graduating, she has participated in multiple community choirs and has sung solo parts in three local productions of Messiah. She also had the opportunity to continue her vocal study under renowned mezzo-soprano Gail Dubinbaum. An active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Lara has participated as an adjudicator for regional voice competitions and has run her own successful vocal studio for the past eight years. Many of her students have placed well at competitions and have received vocal scholarships. She resides in Cedar City with her husband and three daughters, Bria, Chloe and Sophia.