Soprano, Lynn Craver, (Opera Ithaca Founding Member and Artistic Director) is a graduate of the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Vocal Performance at the Ithaca College School of Music where she recently served as a graduate assistant teaching voice lessons to music minors. A versatile coloratura soprano and actress, Lynn has performed roles including Madame Hertz in Der Schauspieldirektor, Erste Dame in Die Zauberflote, the title role in Viardot's Cendrillon, The Dew Fairy in Hansel and Gretel, Cunegonde in Candide, Fiametta in The Gondoliers, Esmerelda in The Bartered Bride, Verveine in Les Dernier Sorcier, Grisette in The Merry Widow and Musetta in La boheme among others. An active member of the Ithaca arts community, Lynn served as Development Associate for the Kitchen Theatre, as a Production Coordinator for the former Ithaca Opera, and has performed with community arts organizations including the CRS Barn Studio/Triphammer Arts, Cornell Savoyards and Women’s Works as well as appearing in recital at various local venues. Lynn has had a diverse teaching career and specialized in early education for over a decade, teaching at primary schools in NYC and Ithaca. An Ithaca resident for over ten years, Lynn combines her passion for teaching and love of music to teach voice to singers of all ages and skill levels. Lynn adores spending time with her vivacious daughter Blythe and cooking scrumptious meals for family and friends.