Rebecca Hopkins

Soprano Rebecca Hopkins has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a Master’s of Music Education degree and a Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance, both from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Rebecca’s training in Voice included opportunities to sing for Carlisle Floyd in Florida State Opera’s production of Susannah, featured vocal soloist in the opening night concert of the New Music Festival, and solo performances with Theatre a la Carte and Tallahassee Community Chorus, the latter directed by André Thomas.

Opera performances include Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Sophie in Werther, Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Nannetta in Falstaff, Lady with a Cake Box in Postcard from Morocco, and Stepsister in The True Story of Cinderella. Oratorio solos include Handel’s Messiah, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Poulenc’s Gloria, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, and Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh. Musical theater roles include Nimue in Camelot, Customer 1 in She Loves Me, Cinderella’s Mother in Into the Woods, and the title role of Lottie D.

Ms. Hopkins has maintained a private voice studio for over 20 years now. Her students have gone on to professional training and careers, winning awards and scholarships. Now in her second show on the Artistic Team with Christian Youth Theater, Rebecca enjoys the opportunity to mentor and train young singer-actors.

Having served in various church music positions including soloist, pianist, organist, ensemble director, and music associate since she was 15 years old, Rebecca is currently on staff of Bon Air Baptist Church as pianist and vocal ensembles director where she has led the vision to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional styles of worship. Her a cappella vocal ensemble, Exaltation, has performed twice at Colonial Williamsburg’s Bruton Parish.

Rebecca, her husband Kevin, and their three children Stephanie, Stephen, and Melanie have lived in Richmond since 2002.