Shannon LaRue, Soprano
Shannon LaRue is originally from Dayton, OH and a graduate of Colonel White High School. Shannon is a Music Performance major at the University of Dayton, she has been a performer since her first year of high school, and now currently studies with Professor Lee Hoffman on the collegiate level. Shannon is a member of the University Chorale (with whom she has had the opportunity to tour four countries in Europe), has participated in the productions of the Opera Workshop ensemble, and is an active performer throughout the Dayton and Columbus communities. Some of her performances include: her very first full recital when she was a sophomore in high school; was one of the chosen soloists for the grand opening of the Schuster Center for Performing Arts in 2002; and was a participating soloist/ensemble member in the Grand Night Ensemble for the concert to benefit the ministries of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in June of 2006. Shannon is also currently an intern for the chancel choir and bell choir of First Baptist Church, Downtown Dayton; she assists with the youth of the church as well. Her competition awards include: Second Place Award in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) her first year of college, and Third Place Award in NATS her third year. She has been awarded the University of Dayton Music Department Honors Award, as well as one of the selected finalists for the 2005’s Honors Recital, and was awarded Second Place in the Alice Hotopp Competition for Excellence in Voice Study and Performance. Shannon frequently performs for the University’s basketball games, which usually facilitates over 2,000 people, as well as for her Alma Mater’s games, and for campus programs directed by the Office of Diverse Student Populations. She was recently one of the participants for the master class conducted by Professor John Wesley Wright of Salisbury University in Maryland.
Her plans for the near future, along with being a professional performer, are to build multiple community centers throughout the country for youth to be able to enjoy their favorite sports and other extracurricular activities. Furthermore, she plans to build more community schools and a university that enforces the importance of being aware of African American History and Present, along with specific programs created for our future African American historians, scientists, musicians, and athletes. Please believe that she will achieve!
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