Ann Simerlink
Voice
Unusual versatility marks the voice of soprano Ann Simerlink. The Cincinnati-based artist made her successful Carnegie Hall debut in 1999. She has also performed nationally in numerous musical theater, pops and classical venues. Solo appearances include Brevard Music Festival, Ohio Light Opera, Toledo Repertoire Theater, Black Swamp Players, Young Artists Opera Theater, National Opera Association, Cincinnati Choral Society, Dayton Bach Society and Musica Sacra, among others.
Pops and jazz engagements include performances on the Arawanna Queen Cruise Lines, Omni Netherlands Hotel, Cincinnati Woman’s Club, John Patterson & Friends Cafe in Toledo and with the Phil De Greg Jazz Trio at Northern Kentucky University. Ms. Simerlink was recognized in 1987 as being in the “Top Ten Percent Vocal Pops” category at the Music City Song Festival in Nashville, an international professional music competition.
An experienced vocal instructor, Ms. Simerlink’s teaching philosophy embraces “a solid technique that builds vocal versatility and gives personal enjoyment — while you achieve your goals.” She has also taught in the Dayton area and served as a regional adjudicator for the voice division of the 1999-2000 Cinergy Overture Awards Competition. One of Ms. Simerlink’s students placed in the top-four finalists for the voice division of the 2000-2001 Overture Competition. Ann has presented vocal workshops for several church groups in Cincinnati.
In 1998 Ms. Simerlink made her debut at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall in “A Tribute to John Philip Sousa.” She is a regular soloist for Opera Night at the annual “Festa Italiana” on the Riverfront in Newport, Kentucky. Ms. Simerlink has also performed in oratorio and solo recitals, appearing in the San Francisco area, San Jose, Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky. In 2001 she was featured as soloist for the Cincinnati premiere of William Grant Still’s song cycle, “From the Hearts of Women.” Most recently she appeared as a guest artists for the 2003 Taft Museum Chamber Music Series and in Mozart’s Missa Brevis in B-flat.
Upcoming performances include Scarlatti’s Christmas Cantata and a guest appearance at the Cincinnati Art Museum with the Beyer Musical Society.
Ann Simerlink is an active member/performer for the Cincinnati MacDowell Society and Matinee Musicale. She has performed voiceovers/impersonations for several regional radio commercials. Ms. Simmerlink resides with her husband, Dan, and their three children, Ryan, Lauren and John.