Distinguished Alumna Visits Lower and Upper School Campuses

Students, faculty, and staff were given a rare treat as acclaimed opera singer Marion Dry ’69 visited both the Lower and Upper School campuses to perform as well as provide helpful vocal tips to students.

Marion Dry gets into character while performing
an aria during an Upper School assembly

Dry, the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumna Award, first sang for fifth and sixth graders who sat enraptured by her powerful voice.

“This is extremely special for me because I am going to sing a song for you that I learned in this very room as a 4th grade student at Buckingham,” Dry said before singing The Ash Grove.

Moving on to the Nicholas Athletic Center, Dry then performed several songs at an Upper School assembly. Students soaked in the world-renowned contralto’s arias as well as her expertise in the field of professional music.

Dry and her long time accompanist

Speaking about her decision to follow music professionally, Dry encouraged students to use this crucial time in their lives to develop and nurture their own unique interests.

“Pay attention to what you enjoy and to what keeps you engaged,” Dry said. “Do something you care about, explore, and always ask questions.”

Dry, who currently teaches voice at Wellesley College and manages their performance series, has performed with the Berlin Opera and the Boston Symphony Orchestra among numerous other premiere orchestras and opera companies.

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