![Voice Cesar Ulloa](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-cesar-ulloa.jpg)
"My teacher was there 100% for me. I have to be here for my students." - Voice Department Chair Cesar Ulloa, shown working with a student during a private lesson.
![Voice Jake Heggie workshop](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-jake-heggie-workshop.jpg)
SFCM alumna Esther Tonea performs at an on-campus workshop for composer Jake Heggie's new opera, set to premiere at the Houston Grand Opera.
![Voice Joyce DiDonato](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-joyce-didonato.jpg)
Joyce DiDonato (represented by SFCM alliance member Askonas Holt) sings at SFCM's commencement following a week of activities at the Conservatory, including a masterclass for students.
![Voice Heather Mathews](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-heather-mathews.jpg)
Opera and Musical Theatre Department Chair and SFCM two-time alumna Heather Mathews guides students to finding the true essence of their characters while delving into music and text.
![Voice Fully staged Opera](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-fully-staged-opera.jpg)
Each year, SFCM produces four fully-staged opera and musical theatre productions with a full or chamber orchestra. Recent operas included La Clemenza di Tito, Hansel and Gretel, Le nozze di Figaro, Die Fledermaus, and The Enchanted Pig.
![Voice Studio recital](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-studio-recital.jpg)
SFCM voice students perform in rehearsals and opera performances throughout the year, including in studio recitals.
![Voice Vocal workshop](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-vocal-workshop.jpg)
Students learn alongside professional vocalists in an audition workshop for singers.
![Voice The Consul](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-voice-the-consul.jpg)
Opus 3-represented operatic soprano Patricia Racette directed SFCM's production of The Consul, which was conducted by Donato Cabrera.