UTSA Lyric Theatre is led by Dr. William McCrary and Dr. Jourdan Laine Howell with support from conductors: Asieh Mahyar (UTSA Orchestra), Dr. Kumiko Shimizu (Vocal Coach), pianists Anna Hakobyan, Jane Haas, and Geoffrey Waite. and choreographer Michelle Pietri. A key component of our success is the dedicated Voice Area Faculty who train our vocalists for auditions and for their earned roles: Dr. Lydia Beasley, Prof. Crystal Jarrell Johnson, and Prof. John Nix.
Dr. William McCrary, director & voice faculty
Dr. Jourdan Laine Howell, director & voice faculty
Maestra Asieh Mahyar, conductor
Dr. Kumiko Shimizu, vocal coach
Anna Hakobyan, pianist
Jana Haas, pianist
Geoffrey Waite, pianist
Michelle Pietri, choreographer
Dr. Lydia Beasley, voice faculty
Prof. Crystal Jarrell Johnson, voice faculty
Prof. John Nix, voice faculty