Biography

Soprano Macey Rowland is a versatile performer currently pursuing a Performance Diploma at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music as a Performance Fellow, studying with renowned soprano Heidi Grant Murphy. She recently starred in the title role of Handel’s Alcina. Other notable roles include Hanna Glawari in The Merry Widow and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi in Lucca, Italy, under the direction of esteemed bass Peter Volpe. She was also the soprano soloist in Beethoven’s Mass in C and will perform as the soprano soloist in Haydn’s Nelson Mass with the Bloomington Chamber Singers. She has appeared in the opera choruses of Ainadamar, Roméo et Juliette, Sweeney Todd, and Carmen (April 2025).

Macey has been recognized for her artistry with awards such as first place in the Indiana National Society of Arts and Letters competition in classical voice and as a finalist for the Georgina Joshi Fellowship. She was also a recipient of the Joshi International Fellowship in 2023. Her passion for new music and interdisciplinary collaboration led her to win third place in Sparks & Wiry Cries' Indiana SongSlam competition in March 2025. She co-composed a winning piece with an organist she frequently collaborates with, writing both the vocal line and the poetry in the Elvish language, inspired by her love of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works.

Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Macey began her operatic career at 17, singing with the Opera Birmingham Chorus for over seven years. She earned her Master of Music from IU in 2024 and has been actively engaged in both traditional and contemporary repertoire. She has built a reputation for her expressive artistry, strong stage presence, and versatility across a variety of styles, excelling in both comedic and dramatic roles.

In addition to her performance career, Macey enjoys working in collaborative music settings, particularly in church music and chamber works. She finds deep artistic fulfillment in exploring new compositions and bridging classical traditions with innovative projects. She also has a passion for mentoring young singers and engaging with audiences through storytelling in music.

Outside of music, she enjoys singing at church, exploring Tolkien’s literary world, and spending time with her beloved dog Bella in Bloomington, Indiana.