Paige Heidrich, soprano, is an Ohio native currently finishing a DMA in Voice Performance at Michigan State University. An active teacher, director, and performer, she received an MM in Voice Performance at MSU as well as undergraduate degrees in Voice Performance and Music Education from Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music.
Hailed as “brilliant and funny” for her work on stage, Paige has been seen performing throughout the northeast Ohio and central Michigan areas in a variety of venues, including the Detroit Opera, the Wharton Center, the Fairmount Center for the Arts and Willoughby Fine Arts Association with Resonanz Opera, Rabbit Run Theater, at “The 9” in Cleveland, Foundry Hall and both the Michigan State University and Baldwin Wallace University Opera mainstage productions. As a soloist, Paige had the privilege of debuting a chamber works by composers Lincoln Sandham titled "29 July, 1856" and “Death” by Jeremy Makkonen. She has been a featured soloist for the MSU Chorale under the direction of Dr. David Rayl, as well as Baldwin Wallace's Treble Choir, the Ashtabula Area Orchestra, the MSU symphony orchestra, and others.
An open-minded and innovative crossover performer, Paige believes in breaking the barriers between opera and music theater, as well as expanding the accessibility of the modern solo and choral recital. Paige frequently collaborates with pianist Dr. Tina Gorter for area recitals, masterclasses and workshops on chamber music-making. A frequent choral collaborator, she sings with the professional treble ensemble "mirabai" under the direction of Dr. Sandra Snow. Her favorite roles include Alice Ford in "Falstaff," Lady Billows in "Albert Herring," Geraldine in "A Hand of Bridge, Carolina in Il matrimonio segreto," Pamina in "The Magic Flute," Sister Constance in "Dialogues of the Carmelites," Molly in "Peter and the Starcatcher," Frasquita in "The Tragedy of Carmen," Carrie Pipperidge in "Carousel," Fiona MacLaren in "Brigadoon," Little Sally in "Urinetown the Musical," and Emily Webb in "Our Town."
As a theater educator, Paige served as the MSU Opera Theater assistant, where she has worked on both musicals and operas. In this role, she has operated as producer, assistant director, wardrobe mistress and dialogue coach. Her favorite project has been producing the cover cast performance of "La finta giardiniera" for undergraduates working on their first major roles. In the summer of 2024, Paige served as the assistant director of "The Barber of Seville" at Des Moines Metro Opera and also worked on the directing staff for the festival program to coach and support young singers in their development.
As a vocal educator, Paige currently teaches applied voice and vocal related coursework at both Grand Rapids Community College and Saginaw Valley State University. She also maintains two private studios through the MSU Community Music School and the Brighton School for the Arts.
