Behind the Singer

Ana Rangel Ortiz, soprano, holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Redlands, and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University, Los Angeles. She is an active performer and teacher.

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As a performer, Ana has appeared in operatic roles including Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, First Witch in Dido and Aeneas, Alcibiades and Phaedrus in Erik Satie's Socrate, Page in Salome, and Alice in Le Comte Ory. She made her operatic debut in Philip Glass's Hydrogen Jukebox and has also performed in contemporary and original works. Her musical theater credits include Cosette in Les Misérables and Cinderella in Into the Woods. In addition to her work on stage, she performs regularly as a concert soloist and collaborative artist.

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Ana previously taught Applied Voice and Music Appreciation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she worked with undergraduate students from a variety of musical backgrounds. Her teaching focused on healthy vocal technique, diction, repertoire selection, performance preparation, and helping students develop a deeper understanding of music and its cultural context.

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Her doctoral research focused on the vocal works of nineteenth-century Mexican soprano-composer Ángela Peralta and reflects her interest in bringing greater attention to Latin American vocal repertoire.

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In addition to her performance and teaching work, Ana remains active in community music-making. She is a member and featured soloist with the California Desert Chorale and served on the organization's Board of Directors from 2019 to 2024. Through her community involvement and performance career, she continues to work with singers and audiences throughout Southern California and Nevada.