Broadway and Opera Singer
Jeralyn Glass, an artist of international acclaim, discovered her passion for music at an early age. Her formal vocal studies commenced at age 11 under the mentorship of Annette Smith. This early inspiration led her to secure a scholarship at the distinguished Juilliard School in New York, establishing a strong foundation for her illustrious career.
Her professional journey began on the stages of National Tours and Broadway, first with her performances in the national tour of Showboat with Eddie Bracken, then as the youngest cast member, she performed alongside Rex Harrison as his upstairs maid in the 25th anniversary revival of My Fair Lady. This exciting start was quickly followed by her notable portrayal of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Making her mark on Broadway, Jeralyn found herself drawn to the classical sphere and soon embraced an exciting transition into this new artistic milieu. Her introduction to the world of classical music was made through a prominent role as Rose in Kurt Weill's "Street Scene" at the Aspen Music Festival. This unforgettable performance served as a pivot point in her career, leading her to immerse herself further in the classical genre.
Jeralyn's exploration of this new world led her to live full time in Europe and evolve into a "Mozart singer of the first order." With her striking talent, she brought to life roles such as Pamina, Ilia, Susanna, Zerlina, Despina, and Blondchen, performing in many of the world's premier opera houses. She quickly gained international recognition, with London’s Opera Magazine lauding her unique blend of “glamour and style.” As she continued to dazzle on the global stage, she was honored as an emerging talent in the Opernwelt Yearbook, marking her name as one to watch in the world of classical music.
During her three-season tenure with the Dortmund Opera Ensemble, Jeralyn's “radiant lyric expression,” “brilliant coloratura,” and “clear, sparkling soprano” resonated in prestigious opera houses from Bonn and Munich to San Diego and Los Angeles. She particularly shone as Zerlina in Don Giovanni, which marked the grand reopening of the renovated Gärtnerplatztheater in Munich.
Beyond opera, Jeralyn made her mark as a versatile performer in concerts across the globe, including Japan, Venice, the Nice Festival of Sacred Music, and the Salle Gaveau in Paris. Her voice filled live radio broadcasts from the Schubert Festival in Nantes, France, and the WDR in Cologne, Germany, as she worked with luminaries such as Sir Neville Marriner, Emmanuel Villaume, and Michael Jurowski.
In 2006, Jeralyn’s contribution to the field of music was honored by Chapman University when she became the inaugural holder of the William Hall Visiting Professorship in its esteemed Conservatory of Music.
Now settled back in her native Southern California, Jeralyn is a cherished presence at both concerts and charitable events. She had the distinct honor of performing the National Anthem at the Staples Center (now called the Crypto Arena) before a crowd of 18,000. Furthermore, she has extended her talent for the tribute performances dedicated to sports legends, including Kareem Abdul Jabbar and the late Kobe Bryant, making notable contributions to charitable causes.
However, Jeralyn's artistic journey doesn't end with her traditional music career. Embracing the therapeutic power of music, she has become a pioneer in the field of sound healing. Through the use of Crystal Alchemy singing bowls, Jeralyn has seamlessly fused her musical prowess with this innovative form of sound healing, creating a unique blend of entertainment and wellness. This merging of disciplines has established Jeralyn as a forerunner in the realm of music medicine, touching lives both through the beauty of her performances and the transformative potential of sound as a healing modality. In the current age, Jeralyn continues to break boundaries and redefine what it means to be a musician, teacher, singer and healer, affirming her influential position in the world of music and beyond.
"Master of her fach ... the soprano, Jeralyn Glass, with her resonant and clear voice and her warmth and magnetic stage presence ..."
- Berliner Morgenpost, Germany
"With her tremendous carrying power, richness and radiance, her singing was an artistic revelation which went right to the heart"
- Köln Anzeiger, Germany