Let me Introduce Myself…

Lyric coloratura soprano Ashley Schumacher is passionate about operatic performance, vocal pedagogy, and church music. She strives to fully embody every character as a performer, bringing audiences with her on a journey to other worlds and times. As an educator, Ashley is dedicated to providing young singers with healthy techniques that will allow young singers to grow with sustainable technical practices.

Recent performances include singing in the Chorus of Boston Summer Opera’s production of the Barber of Seville by Rossini (2026), Celia in Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan with the Maenad Theater Troupe (2026), First Spirit in Die Zauberflöte with Opera 51 (2025), and Cendrillon in Massenet’s Cendrillon with the Berlin Opera Academy (2025). She is looking forward to singing with the Connecticut Lyric Opera as the role of John Quincy Adams (child) in Richard Owen’s Abigail Adams this Fall of 2026.

Ashley is passionate about teaching young students healthy singing techniques. She recently graduated from her Masters of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy in order to pursue her dreams as an educator as well as a performer. She grew up singing musical theater and fell in love with the combination of singing and acting. When she could not find a sustainable method for her voice, she leaned on classical training to help prevent vocal damage. Ashley now seeks to share her experiences with young artists looking to bring their singing abilities to the next level.

Ashley grew up in the evangelical church and has singing contemporary worship since middle school. She is currently singing at Park Street Church in Boston as their 8:30 AM soloist and 11:00 AM soprano in the choir. Additionally, she is trained in leading contemporary worship band, work sound, lights, and livestream. She produced Asbury Worship Collective's album, Homebound (2024), and sang “Take my Life” and “King of All” in their album Kingdom (2022) available on Apple Music and Spotify. She is also a passionate conductor for choirs young and old.

She graduated with her Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at the Peabody Conservatory in 2025, studying under soprano Elizabeth Futral. Ashley graduated from Asbury University with a degree in Music Vocal Performance and Worship Arts in 2023.

In her spare time, Ashley loves to bake, cook, spend time with her family and friends, play games, go hiking, and so much more!