Evangelina Combs is a current undergraduate student at the NIU School of Music studying Vocal/Choral Music Education. She has studied with many faculty including Dr. David Charles Tay, Professor AJ Wester, Dr. Orna Arania, Dr. Eric Johnson, & Dr. Mary-Lynn Doherty.
Evangelina has various teaching experiences ranging from Children’s Church Choir & Elementary School General Music to serving as the Music Director of her collegiate a cappella group, The Harmelodics. At NIU, she’s performed with the NIU Concert Choir, NIU Chamber Choir, NIU Opera Theatre, and Harmelodics A Cappella. Through NIU Opera Theater, she has sung in and led multiple productions under the direction of AJ Wester and David Charles Tay. She also has completed multiple coaching sessions and masterclasses with various vocal performers such as Grammy Award Winner Karen Slack and Soprano Kathryn Lewek.
Evangelina received the 2020 National Choral Award as well as multiple Division 1 Superior Titles at IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest. While her studies primarily focus in classical singing, she also brings a heavy theatrical and vocal jazz background.
Her philosophy of teaching is that practice is key. She brings a fun but professional environment into her lessons and strives to bring out the best in each student. She wants each student to leave her studio with a new love for music and a growing confidence within their musicianship.
