Meredith Johnson, soprano and vocal technician, specializes in the belting style of musical theatre as well as classical voice. As assistant professor of voice at The University of Southern Mississippi, she teaches applied lessons, vocal pedagogy, and Musical Theatre Workshop while also serving on the voice faculty of the Institute of Performing Arts, International held in Bavaria, Germany.

Dr. Johnson’s passion for both opera and musical theatre is evident in her cross-over performance career. Johnson often appears as a featured soloist with world-class instrumental and choral ensembles in the region and is a proud member of the professional theatre troupe, HubCity Players. Her recent roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Madame de la Grande Bouche in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast which received third place in the 2024 American Prize in Musical Theatre.

Johnson’s voice students are currently performing in national touring musical productions, theme parks, regional theater and opera companies, and international young artist programs while her pedagogy students are stand-out music educators and award-winning choral and show choir directors.

Dr. Johnson is an active adjudicator and clinician on a mission to prepare singers for 21st century careers in multiple genres. She presents Masterclasses and vocal workshops across the United States and abroad.