American mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams ’10 has been praised by Opera News for her “velvety mezzo,” elegant phrasing, and agile coloratura. Her career has taken her to many of the nation’s leading stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Minnesota Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and Des Moines Metro Opera. Equally at home on the concert stage, Reams has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and at Carnegie Hall, bringing richness, dramatic presence, and expressive depth to an exceptionally wide-ranging repertoire.