04/16/2026
We’re celebrating something really special this weekend at Centrally Rooted...
Our incredible vocal teacher, Megan, is taking the stage with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra for Beethoven’s 9th, a true bucket-list milestone for any vocalist. This is one of those once-in-a-career moments, and we couldn’t be more excited to see her step into it.
Megan brings so much passion, discipline, and heart to her students every single day, and it’s inspiring to watch her artistry shine on a stage like this.
If you’re anywhere nearby, go experience this powerful performance and help us cheer her on, it’s going to be unforgettable.
We are so proud of you, Megan Gloss!
Soloist spotlight for April 18–19 performances at University of Dubuque Heritage Center
Experience the power of Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral" featuring guest vocalists, 160 member choir and YOUR DSO! Tickets at: https://heritagecenter.vbotickets.com/events
Soprano Megan Gloss enjoys an active and versatile artistic career, on stage and off.
An Iowa District winner and Midwest Regional finalist of the National Association of Teachers Singer Artist Award competition, as well as an Anna Sosenko Assist Trust grant recipient for her work in opera and musical theater, Ms. Gloss’ artistic endeavors have taken her from the local stages of Dubuque’s Grand Opera House to concert halls throughout the Midwest, the sunflower fields of Tuscany, centuries-old European Cathedrals illuminated by candlelight and the rain forests of Puerto Rico.
A familiar voice in the tri-states, local audiences will recognize her from such musical theater roles as Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, Amalia Balash in She Loves Me, Nettie Fowler in Carousel, Laurey in Oklahoma! Aldonza in Man of La Mancha and Alma Stossel in The Christmas Schooner. Operatic roles include Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Angelina in Trial by Jury, Lucy in The Telephone and numerous guest appearances with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, including Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute and Juliette in a staged adaptation of Romeo et Juliette.
Ms. Gloss is a company vocalist with Madison Opera, where she has performed in more than 40 operatic productions. Finding second homes there and in Chicago, Ms. Gloss also has performed with Madison’s Fresco Opera and Four Seasons theaters and studies with Jerad Mosbey, of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and John Lease, of Dubuque.
In 2011, Ms. Gloss made her European debut, performing throughout Italy in the operatic title roles of Norma, Anna Bolena and Semiramide, as well as Alice Ford in Falstaff.
When not treading upon theatrical boards or dodging swooping bats in historic concert halls, Ms. Gloss is committed to telling the stories behind the creative community within her hometown. She is an award-winning, 20-year veteran of the Telegraph Herald, where she serves as Features Editor, facilitating coverage for arts and cultural happenings throughout the tri-states. She also serves as the Editor of Her and BizTimes.biz magazines. Additionally, she is a contributor to the internationally renowned Classical Singer magazine, the London-based VoiceCouncil magazine and the Canadian-based Vocalist magazine. Her writings on vocal technique and pedagogy have been widely referenced for doctoral dissertations and studies in vocal science.
Ms. Gloss serves on multiple artistic boards and advisory committees throughout the community.
As a Yoga Alliance RYT-200 instructor, she enjoys downtime on her yoga mat, teaching at Dubuque studio B-1 Yoga. She also is maintains a voice studio at Centrally Rooted in Dubuque, teaching singers of all ages and striving to meet the organization’s mission of connecting brain health and the creative arts.
photo credit Laura Kempner, LK Images
