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Susan Shiplett Ashbaker has had a wide range of experiences on both sides of the opera and music industry – as Executive Director, Director of Artistic and Music Administration, Vocal Coach, Master Class Presenter, Collaborative Pianist, and Singer Advocate.

Her varied background gives her a rare and comprehensive approach to the key elements of musical excellence, tradition and innovation, and career advancement for singers and pianists.

Susan joined The Tri-Cities Opera as General Director in 2014. Read the Opera’s release

Tri-Cities opera proudly produced GLORY DENIED by Tom Cipullo. Our media affiliate, WSKG, created a documentary called “Behind the Scenes of Glory Denied.”


THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN was broadcast on WSKG radio. Susan is the host and presenter for the Tri-Cities Opera Preview.

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