Dr. Annie Picard is a soloist, chamber musician, and voice professor. Passionate about helping students find their voices, Picard aims to help students develop not only as singers and musicians but also as individuals.
Picard has performed with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera Theatre Saint Louis, DuPage Opera Theatre, and Illinois Opera Theatre and sung in concerts. She applies these experiences in the classroom and equips her students with the skills for proper vocal technique.
Many of her former students now sing in professional choruses, including the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera Chorus, and Grant Park Chorus. They have also been finalists and winners of the American Opera Society, James Toland Vocal Arts, and Charlotte Opera Guild, among others. Still others are using their vocal pedagogy skills to teach voice at Morton College, Winthrop University, and The Voice Lab.
Picard values North Park’s continuous support for creativity and life-long learning. Additionally, she embraces North Park’s location in Chicago, saying “Living in such a diverse urban environment educates our students so that they’re able to make informed choices for their beliefs, challenge their knowledge, and grow in understanding, grace, and compassion for others.”