- About -

Amanda Santo is a voice teacher, choral director, music educator, and performer. She leads the award-winning choral program at Cumberland High School, where she directs the Concert Chorus, Clef Singers, and Treble Chorus and teaches courses in music and theatre. Under her leadership, the Cumberland choral program has grown significantly and earned recognition for excellence in performance.

In addition to her work at Cumberland High School, Ms. Santo serves as Adjunct Voice Faculty at Rhode Island College and as a member of the voice faculty at New England Music Camp. She has previously served on the faculties of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School and the Community College of Rhode Island. As a voice teacher, she is committed to helping singers develop healthy vocal technique, strong musicianship, confidence, and individual artistry.

Ms. Santo earned her Master of Music from The Hartt School and a Certificate in Vocal Performance from the University of Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, magna cum laude, from Rhode Island College, where she was the recipient of the Rita V. Bicho Memorial Scholarship and was honored as the Outstanding Music Graduate of her class. A frequent adjudicator and choral festival manager, she is a member of NAfME, RIMEA, ACDA, and NATS.

As a soprano, Ms. Santo has performed major choral-orchestral works by Schubert, Haydn, Handel, and Rutter with ensembles throughout New England. Her operatic credits include performances with Opera Providence, Salt Marsh Opera, Connecticut Concert Opera, Hartford Opera Theater, and the Ana Livia Opera Festival in Dublin, Ireland. She continues her vocal studies with renowned vocal pedagogue Dr. Constance Rock.