ABOUT DANA ARTHUR, GUEST VOCALIST

Dana Arthur is a versatile performer with a diverse background. Dana studied classical piano for twelve years, competing in competitions at Loyola University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and in various areas in southern Louisiana, medaling in the first three places in several events including LMTA Rally, sonata, and romantic/contemporary programs. After receiving a vocal scholarship, Dana attended Southeastern Louisiana University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance in May 2015. She competed and placed in both the Southern Regional N.A.T.S. and Louisiana State N.A.T.S. as a finalist. Dana has and currently performs in church choirs as a professional and scholarship vocalist along with serving as a cantor for services and vocalist/pianist for private events. She has performed onstage in opera/musical theatre productions including It’s Only Life – A New Musical Revue, La Perichole, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Southeastern’s: Opera by the Slice. Dana is a singer-songwriter with eclectic work that has aired on U.S. and European radio. As of December 2021, Dana signed a recording contract with the US label, 418 Music and released her EP "Helen of Troy" in February 2022. Featured on the EP are remixes produced by Grammy nominated DJ and producer, StoneBridge. It has been featured on stations such as Radio Danz and SiriusXM. After release, "Helen of Troy" reached the Top 40 on Traxsource and Top 20 on Beatport.  Diving into the world of filmmaking, Dana composed an original score for the short film, "The Language of Silence," which was first screened in the New Orleans Film Festival. Dana's original song, "Blue" is also featured in the short film "Here They Come," from Irish filmmaker Sean Brien, released in 2022. Besides composing, Dana has also directed and edited her music videos for "Blue" and "Helen of Troy." She was previously interviewed by and featured on the cover of “ARTENZZA” magazine. Dana is set to release new music in 2025, so stay tuned! Besides her compositional endeavors, Dana is a voice and piano instructor. Dana has been a featured soloist with full orchestras including the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Northshore Orchestra, and the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. Dana is thrilled to return for another appearance with BRSO!