Mezzo soprano Jennifer Mayer is an emerging artist based in San Diego, California and is known for her rich vocal timbre and unique theatrical flair. Recent roles include Ragonde in Rossini’s Le Comte Ory, Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro,Dorothée in Cendrillon, and both Mago and Eustazio in Rinaldo. She also enjoyed exploring many partial roles, including Gertrude Stein (27), the Secretary (The Consul), Presendia (Dark Sisters), and the Third Lady (Die Zauberflöte), among others. In February 2018, Jennifer premiered the role of Edka in Jake Heggie’s chamber opera Out of Darkness: Two Remain, under the direction of Eileen Cornett, Garnett Bruce, and Mr. Jake Heggie himself.

In 2016, Ms. Mayer began studying with Dr. Steven Rainbolt and Dr. Robert Muckenfuss at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where she earned her Master of Music degree in both in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. Jennifer also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Communication Studies from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

During her time at Peabody, Jennifer received the Outstanding Student Devoted to Peabody and the Community Award, as well as the Metropolitan Opera National Council Encouragement Award.