Introducing Cincinnati-based Soprano, Teacher, and Recording Artist Mary Elizabeth Southworth Schaffer!

Mary Elizabeth Southworth Schaffer is an active performer and teacher in the Cincinnati area. She has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati May Festival, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally, she has recorded on Albany Records with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the CCM Philharmonia Orchestra as well as on Sparrow Records with the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra. She is currently serving as adjunct faculty at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the Music Director and Cantor for Rockdale Temple. In 2004, Mary was inducted into the Cincinnati MacDowell Society and in 2005, Women's Business Cincinnati named her as one of the Top 10 Women in the Arts. Find out more at www.marysouthworth.com!

Mary’s video today honors the late Rabbi “Sissy” Faye Coran, who has been dearly missed since her untimely passing earlier this year. Rabbi Coran had served as Rabbi at Rockdale Temple in Cincinnati since 2004, and was an incredible leader in our community. Queen City Cabaret was honored to have Rabbi Coran appear in our Women’s Day video earlier this year, and we dedicate this day of our Women’s Equality Music Festival to her beloved memory.

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