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Dona Vaughn

Manhattan School of Music

Dona Vaughn is the Artistic Director of Opera at Manhattan School of Music. For many years, she worked as a professional singer and as a voice teacher.

Dona Vaughn appears in the following:

Robert White at age 9, singing on WNYC.

Kids as Soloists?

Friday, December 03, 2010

Vocal coaches and singers Robert White and Dona Vaughn weigh in on the perils of a young career.