Julie Ann Dieltz is a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Julie graduated from Abilene Christian University with her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She recently completed the Master of Music program Southern Methodist University as the recipient of the Meadows Artistic Scholarship.

Julie’s musical career began singing in her church with her mom accompanying her. She also has played piano since age 8 and has played percussion throughout middle and high school.

As an undergraduate student, Julie performed roles as the mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, and many scene productions. Her most recent role was as Magda Sorel in Menotti’s The Consul while at Abilene Christian University. While at SMU, Julie performed with the Meadows Opera Theater in Le nozze di Figaro as Marcellina and Albert Herring as Lady Billows. She was also a soloist in the Abilene Classical Chorus’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah and in Vivaldi’s Gloria in D at The University of South Dakota. In the Fall of 2013, Julie will also be performing the role of Rebecca the world premier opera A New Nation, a retelling of the story of Jacob and Essau.

Outside of music, Julie enjoys going back to the Midwest to spend time with family and friends. She also loves the Minnesota Twins, traveling, and shopping whenever possible!