Biography
Megan Weikleenget, soprano from Amherst, NY, has performed for audiences across the United States. A versatile vocalist, Weikleenget has showcased musical styles ranging from Classical, Musical Theater, Jazz and folk.
Megan made her Hartford Symphony debut in 2017 as the role of “Sarah” in the staged Oratorio Letter from Italy, 1944 by Sarah Maneely Kyder. She has performed at the International World Symphonic Band Conference in Chiayi City, Taiwan and the renowned National Theater and Concert Hall in Taipei, Taiwan. She has also been a soloist with The Collegiate Chorale, The Dessoff Choir, and The Berkshire Bach Society with conductor James Bagwell.
From 2010-2021 Megan has been the soprano soloist for the United States Coast Guard Band. In this role she performed in concert halls across the United States. This includes many high profile ceremonies and nationally televised events such as the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery 2019, the funeral of President George H. W. Bush in 2018, Fenway Park 2016, and NCAA Basketball tournament 2014 at Air Station Borinquen, Puerto Rico.
Megan has been a guest soloist with the New London Big Band Orchestra several occasions directed by Sean Nelson.
She is currently focusing on recital work in collaboration with visual artists. Weikleenget has a love for poetry and connecting with people through music and works of art.
Weikleenget holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance and music education from The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam 2006 and a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from New England Conservatory 2008. In 2010, she attended Bard College's Vocal Arts Program (Red Hook, NY), under the direction of Dawn Upshaw and Kayo Iwama. In 2009, Weikleenget made her Carnegie Hall debut through the Composing Song Workshop conducted by Ms. Upshaw and Osvaldo Golijov. Her teachers include Dr. Deborah Massell and Patricia Misslin. Off stage, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband Ethan and their four children. Some of these activities include soccer games, piano recitals, hiking, swimming, running and hosting guests in their home.