The Mary Ragland Young Artists


In 1995, Nashville Opera established the Mary Ragland Young Artist Program.  The program is named after Nashville Opera’s founder Mary Cortner Ragland, a Juilliard trained soprano.  The program provides four or more developing professional singers and one pianist valuable performance opportunities.


Selected from some 100 applicants that audition each season, the Mary Ragland Young Artists are in residence for four months.  During this time they receive coachings, participate in master classes, and participate in workshops that explore the business side of opera.


Artist’s gain valuable performance experience by appearing in leading roles for the spring education tour production, in various recital and concert appearances as well as performing comprimario roles in main stage productions.

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The 2012 Mary Ragland Young Artists sing the National Anthem on the ice before a Predators game.