Originally from Fairview, Utah; Elissa obtained her BM in Choral Music Education at Utah State University. She has sung in the ranks of Choral Society of Durham (NC), the Handel Society of Dartmouth, ProMusica Vermont, Idaho State University’s Chamber, Concert Choirs and Camerata Singers.  Former director of choirs at Century High School, Elissa is excited to join the staff of the Gifted School of Music while she pursues her higher education at the University of Utah.