Michelle Rego

Michelle Rego is a soprano, keyboardist, choral conductor, and flautist, holding degrees in music from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and the University of Notre Dame. 

She has been a performing artist with St. Petersburg Opera Company for the past 4 years, culminating with her role as La Ciesca in GIANNI SCHICCHI and her past lead role as the Baker’s Wife in the 2009 SPO production of INTO THE WOODS.  Other SPO roles include Olga (THE MERY WIDOW) and Giannetta cover (THE ELIXIR OF LOVE). She also serves as the Artistic Administrator for the Company, a role which she very much enjoys!

Ms. Rego concertizes throughout the country, having appeared with the Florida Orchestra, the Sarasota Orchestra, the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Symphony, the Tampa Bay Symphony, Florida Pro Musica, and other prestigious ensembles.

Currently, Michelle serves as the Director of Music at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is also the music and executive director of the professional HERALD VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE, as well as several other choral groups. A nationally-known consultant/clinician in the field of church music, Ms. Rego is also a published author of a first book, entitled THE CHURCH MUSICIAN’S SOUL SURVIVAL GUIDE.