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Polly Cornelius

Associate Teaching Professor of Music

POLLY BUTLER CORNELIUS, soprano, is an international performer of opera, oratorio, chamber music, music theatre, and song recitals. She was the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences in 2018. She has created an niche for herself by performing American art… Read More

Articles by Polly Cornelius

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Elon vocalists win regional competition and advance to nationals

May 22, 2025

An unprecedented number of Elon students were winners at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Regional Vocal Competition, and 10 are advancing to the semi-finals which will be held June 26-29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Elon vocalists win regional competition

April 12, 2024

Several music and performing arts students participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing State and Regional Musical Theatre and Commercial Music Competitions this year.

Elon vocalists advance to regional competition

February 20, 2023

A record number of Elon students participated in the North Carolina National Association of Teachers of Singing classical and music theatre vocal competitions and have advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Level.

Elon music students advance to regional vocal competition

February 22, 2021

This past weekend, the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing held its first-ever virtual classical vocal competition and conference, with five Elon music majors now advancing to the Mid-Atlantic regional level to be held in March.