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Upcoming Engagements
Melanie Walker, Soprano
Photo by Erica Hagen
Performance Schedule
(Spring 2026)
Faculty Gala Recital
February 6, 7:00pm; Presbyterian Hall (Remick Heritage Center), Alma College
Dr. Walker will perform on a music faculty recital. Repertoire to be announced, accompanied by Dr. James Schippers.
EVOLVE Theatrics presents FROZEN: The Broadway Musical
February 13-15 & 20-22, 7:30pm evenings, 2:00pm matinees; Delta Presbyterian Church
Dr. Walker will perform in the Ensemble.
Masterwork's Concert: Alma Choirs & Alma Chamber Orchestra
April 12, 3:00pm; Presbyterian Hall (Remick Heritage Center), Alma College
The Alma Choirs and Chamber Orchestra present their spring Masterwork's concert, featuring Vivaldi, Rito, and Davis'. Dr. Walker will perform the Soprano I solo in Vivaldi's Magnificat, and the soprano solos in Rito's Magnificat. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on online.
The Lange Ensemble: Spring Concert
May 3, 3:00pm; St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Dr. Walker will perform as a member of The Lange Ensemble. Concert is free, no tickets are required, and donations are encouraged. Repertoire to be announced.
Soprano Soloist: Music Sunday (TBD)
May 17, 10:30am; The People's Church
Dr. Walker will perform as the soprano soloist in a to be announced major choral work.
Performance Schedule
(Fall 2025)
Soprano Chorister: The Wedding of Judy Kabodian and Jody Knol
August 28, 3:00pm; The People's Church
Dr. Walker will perform in the chamber choir for Judy and Jody's wedding.
Soprano Chorister: Choral Conducting Recital (Doctor of Musical Arts)
October 12, 4:00pm; MSU Alumni Chapel, Michigan State University
Dr. Walker will perform as a member of the Michigan State University Recital Choir, under the direction of Doctor of Musical Arts Choral Conducting candidate Ben Saunders.
Soprano Chorister: Michigan State University - Choral Invitational
November 3, 12:00pm; The Fairchild Theater
Dr. Walker will perform in the Chamber Choir as a part of Michigan State's Choral Invitational Event. Conducted by Ben Saunders.
The Walker Voice Studio presents MISCAST 2025
November 7, 12:00pm; Strosacker Theater, Alma College
Dr. Walker's Alma College voice students will perform a variety of musical theater repertoire in roles they might never be cast in. Admission is free, with Victoria Walker accompanying.
The Walker Voice Studios presents Love Cycle: A Recital of Songs Celebrating The Beginning, The Middle, and The End
November 11, 7:30pm; Thomas Andison Chapel, Alma College
The studios and voice students of Dr. Melanie Walker and Victoria Walker present a joint voice recital, centered around the stages of love. The program is free and tickets are not required.
Alto Chorister: Lessons & Carols
December 4, 6:30pm; St. Mary's Cathedral, Lansing MI
Dr. Walker will perform in the choir for St. Mary's Lessons and Carols service. Works include choruses from Handel's Messiah and Rachmaninoff's Bogoroditse Devo.
The Lange Ensemble presents The Story and Promise of Christmas
December 7, 3:00pm; St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Dr. Walker will perform as a member of The Lange Ensemble, and additionally perform the Soprano II solo in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Pie Jesu with Victoria Walker.
Soprano Chorister/Soloist: Lessons & Carols
December 24, 9:00pm; The People's Church
Dr. Walker will perform in the choir for The People's Church Christmas Eve, Lessons and Carols Service.
*Calendar of Events is subject to change; check back for added performances and updated information
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