Gray School of Music, Voice Faculty, Teacher

Julie Ann Dieltz is a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. First attending The University of South Dakota, Julie transferred to and graduated from Abilene Christian University with her Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance in May of 2011. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Vocal Performance at Southern Methodist University as the recipient of the Meadow’s Artistic Scholarship.

Julie’s musical career began singing in her church with her mom accompanying her. She also has played piano since age 8 and played percussion throughout middle and high school.

Throughout her time in undergraduate studies, Julie has done a great deal of operatic work including performing as the mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, and many scene productions. Her most recent role was as Magda Sorel in Menotti’s The Consul while at Abilene Christian University. She was also a soloist in the Abilene Classical Chorus’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah and in Vivaldi’s Gloria in D at The University of South Dakota.

Outside of music, Julie loves to go back to the Midwest to spend time with family and friends. She also loves the Minnesota Twins, traveling, and shopping whenever possible!