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Biography

Fulbright scholar Camryn Dewar is a champion of vocal versatility and accomplished Métis musician, known for her dynamic range across musical genres, including contemporary classical, opera, musical theatre, and jazz. Hailed as an “incredible performer and instrument” (Jeffrey Gall), Camryn is passionate about presenting works of living and Indigenous composers, and is committed to using her artistry as a catalyst to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices.

Recent operatic engagements include: Blind Injustice at Jazz at Lincoln Centre, The Grapes of Wrath at Carnegie Hall with Tony Award winning music director Ted Sperling, Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North at Manitoba Opera, and Living Music at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Camryn has received numerous awards and fellowships, earning her Bachelor of Music (Vocal Performance) from the University of Manitoba, and is currently completing her Master of Music (Performance) at Montclair State University with Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever.
Camryn sings in multiple languages: English, French, Italian, German, Latin, French-Michif, Heritage-Michif (Cree-Michif), Anishinaabemowin.

She also has a dance background with Jazz, Highland Dance, Hip hop, Metis Jigging, Ballet and Modern. A multi instrumentalist Camryn plays piano, guitar, alto and soprano saxophone!
 Camryn's other passion is winter sports and she is a professional ski and snowboard instructor.
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