Biography
Annabelle Pollard received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University. Professor Pollard specializes in Vocal Performance and Voice Science and Pedagogy, having studied with world-renowned vocologist Ronald Scherer, Ph.D. She utilizes these technical skills to take our vocal program to the next level. As the Director of SAU’s Concert Choir and Rooted Vocal Ensemble since 2024, Professor Pollard is passionate about bringing excellent music and life-giving community to SAU through vocal music.
As a performer, Ms. Pollard has also been praised for her effortless lyric coloratura soprano voice. She has performed opera roles such as Eurydice in Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld and Mabel in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. She has also performed in the choruses of the Toledo Opera and Opera Grand Rapids. Ms. Pollard thoroughly enjoys teaching vocal lessons and sharing her love of performing opera and musical theater. Ms. Pollard has studied vocal performance with tenor Christopher Scholl and soprano Emily Douglass.
Annabelle Pollard also directs the choir at the Arbor Church, across the street from SAU, and she teaches voice and piano lessons with the Gull Lake Virtual Partnership. Annabelle is married to fellow SAU alum, Corey Pollard.
Education
Bowling Green State University | Master of Music in Vocal Performance with Specialization in Voice Science & Vocal Pedagogy
Spring Arbor University | Bachelor of Music
Why SAU
I first came to Spring Arbor University as a freshman in 2016. I was originally drawn to campus as an English major but soon switched my major to Music after participating in SAU’s many musical ensembles and drama club. When I visited as a high schooler, I could feel the rich community that was fostered at Spring Arbor, especially from the faculty who I felt cared deeply about the students and each other. I knew that at SAU, I could grow in my faith, meet amazing friends, and get a high-quality education. Now, as a faculty member myself, it is my joy to work with students of all disciplines. I find teaching in SAU’s choir program incredibly rewarding; the students are a delight to be around and it is a pleasure to watch their minds (and voices) expand, as well as their love for Jesus and each other.