Melissa Manseau is an active classical and opera singer and active vocal instructor, specializing in developing young voices through confidence building and technique starting in the early years with Broadway Kids, Teen Idol, Youth Opera Workshop and Show Choir. Many of Ms. Manseau's students go on to pursue the study of voice or musical theater as a college career, several on scholarship. In addition, her students perform successful auditions and leading roles, and generally loving singing throughout the greater Seacoast area. She received her Bachelor of Arts in music education from the University of New Hampshire. Ms. Manseau was an Apprentice Artist with Sarasota Opera in 2001 when she was awarded the Sarasota Opera Guild Scholarship and the Kern Foundation Scholarship. She has recently performed with the Cape Cod Opera and recorded with Parma Records and begins her third year with the Cocheco Arts and Technology Academy. She is also available for private lessons.