Carrie Dike

Voice part: Mezzo-Soprano

Season you joined the Chorale: 2007-2008

Birthplace: Southern California

Education/Vocal Training: MA in Music History and Literature from California State University, Fullerton; currently pursuing an MA in Ethnomusicology from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, Ireland; studied voice with Desiree LaVertu.

Do you make your living as a musician? Yes, and it is wonderful.

Where else do you gig/teach/conduct/sing/perform? I teach private voice and piano

What else do you do as a "day job"? I’m a full-time, life-long student.

Where else do you sing NOW? Various choirs and freelance gigs.

Recordings/TV/Film: Soloist in a PBS Broadcast performance from the LLangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Highlights of your musical career: The Los Angeles Master Chorale!

My favorite choral work: Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem is my number one. My number two changes weekly, though Britten’s other works consistently top my charts.

A defining moment or favorite onstage experience: My first experience with the Southern California Vocal Association Honor Choir felt so glorious and exhilarating that from that moment I discovered my musical passion.

What are you listening to these days? All things Rock, from the 60s to modern day. If it’s on KLOS or KROQ, chances are I like it.

Anything you'd like to add about yourself? I enjoy travel, history, reading, and the great outdoors