Biography
Soprano Rebecca Teeters is said to be a “moving performer worth watching.” Her career both on- and off-stage reflect her desire to bring more music into the world through her own performances and lifting up the voices of new musicians. She received wonderful reviews for her portrayal of Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème and Micaëla in Carmen with the Boston Opera Collaborative and again for her solo work, in which was said, “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to have musicians of Teeters’ caliber among us….”
Some of Rebecca’s other notable stage credits include the title role in Floyd’s Susannah, First Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Forester’s Wife/Owl in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, Serpina in La Serva Padrona, Ludmilla in The Bartered Bride, Gertrude in Hansel and Gretel, Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana, Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw, Belinda in Dido and Aeneas, La Bergère in L’enfant et les sortileges, Semele and Fedra in L’Egisto, Gasperina in La Canterina, Quartet in Little Women, Mrs. Anderssen in A Little Night Music, and various scene work. She is proud to have originated the role of Terentia in the world premiere of The Beautiful Bridegroom by Dan Shore and covered Sister Rose in the New England Premiere of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking.
She has performed in numerous master classes, concerts, and recitals in Boston, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma including master classes with renowned sopranos, Renée Fleming and Leona Mitchell. She was a member of First Church in Boston’s professional ensemble from 2008-2020 and now sings with the UU Wellesley Hills choir.
In addition to performing, Rebecca is passionate about music in higher education. She currently serves as Acting Associate Dean and is a member of the Catalyst faculty at Longy School of Music of Bard College. She has previously taught at both New England Conservatory and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, as well as teaching private voice in the Boston area. Rebecca worked for thirteen years at New England Conservatory in numerous roles ending her time there as Senior Associate Dean of Students. She was a member of Boston Opera Collaborative from 2009-2013 and served as the Executive Director from 2011-2013.
A native of Oklahoma, Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and after moving to Boston, earned her Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from the New England Conservatory of Music.
Teaching Philosophy
As an educator, I see my role as that of a guide, supporting students as they discover their own unique paths in music. I believe that every musician who is committed to their craft has the ability to be successful, and that true success is defined individually rather than by external standards. My responsibility is to provide guidance, resources, and opportunities that help students clarify their goals and develop the confidence to pursue them fully.
I strive to honor each student’s lived experiences and perspectives, recognizing that these inform not only who they are as individuals, but also who they are as artists. In my teaching, I aim to equip students with the tools and knowledge they need to become artists who can chart their own course. Ultimately, my philosophy centers on empowering students to define success for themselves and to build the skills, resilience, and creativity necessary to achieve it.