Camryn Dewar

About

Camryn Dewar, a trailblazing Indigenous (Red River Métis Nation) soprano and multi-instrumentalist from Stony Mountain, Manitoba (Treaty One Territory)  is gaining international recognition not only for her talent, but also for her dedication to cultural advocacy, amplifying the voices of Indigenous women in opera and creating a lasting impact on the global stage. A graduate of the University of Manitoba's Bachelor of Music program (Vocal Performance with Distinction), Dewar will complete her Master of Music in Opera Performance at Montclair State University under Metropolitan Opera’s Barbara Dever this May.

Recent performances include: soloist at the Roots and Branches Virtuosi Concerts and the lead role cover for Josette LaGrande in Manitoba Opera's "Li Keur: Riel's Heart of the North," have been acclaimed. Her performance at the Living Music Concert at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights displayed her versatility and production skills, emphasizing her commitment to significant musical narratives.

Described as an “incredible performer and instrument,” Camryn has performed at Carnegie Hall in The Grapes of Wrath with Tony Award-winning Music Director Ted Sperling, and Blind Injustice in Montclair, New Jersey. She will be performing in Blind Injustice February 2025 at Lincoln Center, New York City. She performed in Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North with Manitoba Opera and “Living Music” at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. An alumna of The Banff Centre, Bel Canto in Tuscany, Opera NUOVA, and Northern Lights Music, Camryn is a Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the AAUW Scholarship. Through her Fulbright Lecture Recital Series, Harmonizing Truth and Reconciliation: Female Indigenous Representation and Community Engagement in Music, Dewar seeks to use opera as a bridge between cultures, fostering critical dialogue and community healing by highlighting Indigenous stories through the universal power of music.

Camryn is also a songwriter and her artistic repertoire spans contemporary classical, opera, musical theatre, and jazz, complemented by proficiency in multiple instruments such as piano, guitar, and alto saxophone.

Camryn is poised to make an enduring mark in the music world. Her site – a blend of vocal prowess and cultural richness – showcases her journey and contributions, embodying a unique narrative in today's diverse musical landscape.