Classical Vocalist | Songwriter | Scholar | Multi-Instrumentalist

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All-State Vocalist • ACDA-Recognized Singer • Former Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera Member • Youngest College Student in New Mexico

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ARTIST PROFILE

Gianna Clay is a 15-year-old classical vocalist, soprano songwriter, scholar, and emerging young artist recognized as the youngest college student in the State of New Mexico. Beginning college coursework at age 11, she currently maintains a 4.0 GPA while balancing advanced collegiate studies with an active performance schedule.

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Gianna has earned statewide and regional recognition for vocal excellence through competitive auditions, adjudicated performances, and honor ensembles, distinguishing herself among hundreds of student singers. She has been recognized by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), selected for the New Mexico All-State Choir, and participated in the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera. As a composer of more than 30 original songs and a performer on piano, guitar, and ukulele.

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Beyond performance, Gianna is committed to musical leadership and service. She serves as a chorister at her local church, has helped lead choir ensembles in state-level sight-reading competitions, and mentors young aspiring vocalists by teaching foundational vocal techniques, musicianship, and performance skills.

 

EDUCATION

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

Dual Enrollment College Student

• Current GPA: 4.0

• Began college coursework at age 11

Cleveland High School

Dual Enrollment Student

• Advanced academic curriculum

• Honors and college-level coursework

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VOCAL TRAINING & MUSICAL AFFILIATIONS

Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera

Former Member

• Advanced vocal instruction and ensemble performance

• Classical vocal coaching and musicianship training

New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA)

Selected Singer – All-State Choir

• Chosen through a competitive statewide audition process

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

Recognized Vocalist

• Honored for excellence in choral performance and musicianship

 

 

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Featured Commencement Anthem Soloist

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

• Personally invited by college deans and academic leadership

• Selected as featured National Anthem soloist from among students representing schools statewide and across all grade levels

• Performed for graduates, faculty, administrators, trustees, and distinguished guests

National Anthem Soloist

New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)

• Invited performer for state athletic events

Featured Anthem Vocalist

New Mexico Gladiators Football Organization

• Performed National Anthem for professional sporting events

Solo Vocalist

• Community, civic, church, and ceremonial performances throughout New Mexico

• Experienced recital, ensemble, and featured solo performer

• Comfortable performing before diverse audiences and in formal settings

 

 

​​COMPOSITION & SONGWRITING

Singer-Songwriter & Composer

• Composed and produced more than 30 original musical works

• Writes original lyrics, melodies, and musical arrangements

• Accompanies herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele

• Creates music across multiple styles and genres

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LANGUAGES & REPERTOIRE

• Performs vocal literature in English, Spanish, Italian, and German

• Spanish is my second language, family is from Colombia

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HONORS & DISTINCTIONS

• Youngest College Student in the State of New Mexico

• Maintains a 4.0 GPA while enrolled in a rigorous dual-enrollment college program

• Earned Varsity Letter in Music as a Freshman with high marks in vocal performance and musicianship

• Recognized by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

• Selected Singer, New Mexico All-State Choir

• Former Member, Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera

• Selected by CNM leadership as Featured Commencement Anthem Soloist from among students statewide and across all grade levels

• Invited National Anthem Soloist for CNM Commencement Ceremonies

• Invited National Anthem Soloist for New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) events

• Featured Anthem Vocalist for the New Mexico Gladiators

• Earned statewide and regional recognition in vocal competitions among hundreds of student performers

• Demonstrated leadership through mentorship, church music ministry, and competitive choral participation

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To deepen my classical vocal training, expand my operatic performance experience, and collaborate with fellow young artists through intensive study and performance opportunities that foster artistic excellence, leadership, and lifelong musicianship.