Claire Robertson-Preis is a mezzo-soprano, educator, and arts administrator committed to revitalizing vocal music as a means for connection through performance and innovative productions. Claire’s recent appearances in Portland include Norah/Alto Chorus in Renegade Opera's innovative outdoor production of Orfeo in Underland and  Second Lady in Aquilon Music Festival’s production of The Magic Flute. As a choral musician, Claire is on Portland Symphonic Choir’s roster and has performed with Resonance Ensemble: Portland Protests! (2023) and Listen! (2023). Claire also served as music director for RHS Opening Act Theatre’s Mamma Mia! (2022) and Failure: A Love Story (2023). Originally from Missoula, MT. and Boerne, TX., Claire earned double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Russian from the University of Montana in 2016 and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University in 2019.  Selected credits from Claire’s time as a soprano include: Sam-I-Am in the WVU Opera Outreach program of Green Eggs and Ham, and First Lady in the WVU Mainstage production of The Magic Flute (2019). Claire’s non-musical interests include: literature and poetry, horseback riding and hiking.