Corissa Vought-Carey

Corissa "Cori" Vought-Carey is a classically trained soprano, music director, and educator operating primarily in the La Crosse and Onalaska, Wisconsin areas.

Professional & Artistic Profile

• Classical Soloist: As a skilled soprano, she has performed an extensive repertoire spanning classical art songs, sacred music, and operatic pieces (such as her feature in Vincente Lusitano’s "Regina Coeli" and Barbara Strozzi's "L'amante segreto").

• Choral Conducting: She serves as the Choir Director at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, where she directs the First Choir (Senior Choir) and the Youth Choir. She also serves as a regional project coordinator for the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA) Collegiate Choir.

• Musical Theatre: Beyond classical stages, she stars in regional musical theatre productions. Her notable roles include playing two-time Tony winner DeeDee Allen in The Prom with the Greendale Community Theatre, and directing/performing pop-revue showcases like the British Invasion at The Pump House Regional Arts Center.

• Music Education: She is the Elementary Music Teacher at Hintgen Elementary School within the School District of La Crosse, alongside working as a private voice instructor.

Background & Education

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Teacher Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.