Praised for her “voice that needs to be heard” (Kristen Chenoweth), Holly Connor is a Soprano hailing from Seattle and St. Louis and studies with Dr. Jacob Lassetter. As a Webster University sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Webster University Opera Studios has presented her with roles: Spirit in Dido and Aeneas and Chorus in Suor Angelica, and scenes: Adele in Die Fledermaus, Chorus in The Mikado, and Chorus in Turandot. Holly returns to the stage this spring in scenes as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Chorus in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Chorus in Madama Butterfly, and Chorus in Nabucco.

Holly sings in the Webster University Chamber Choir and Jazz Singers, studies Classical and Jazz Piano, and is a Student National Association of Teachers of Singers member. Holly was a Co-First Place Winner in the Webster University Orchestra Aria Competition, Featured Soloist in Webster University Orchestra Oratorio de Noël, Semi-Finalist in the National Association of Teachers of Singers Classical Competition, winner of an alumni scholarship from Opera Theater of Saint Louis’ Artists-in-Training program, and is currently a Young Artist in the Crescendo program at Union Avenue Opera.