Frances Bushman is an accomplished Afro-Cuban soprano based in Apex, North Carolina. She actively sings in her community, presenting repertoire that fills her soul and is as diverse and colorful as her personality. Originally from South Florida, Frances has sung as a principal artist with the Lyric Orchestra of Fort Lauderdale and as professional ensemble member in the Orlando Opera Chorus. She is now an active member of the NC State Choral Artists, a new choir made up of professional musicians from around the Triangle, and Concert Singers of Cary. This season she will be a featured soloist in their Halloween-themed concert, Something Wicked This Way Comes. Frances has been a current rostered member of the professional ensemble at North Carolina Opera fro 5 seasons. This Spring she will be making her operatic debut with NCO as ines in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Frances not only sings in ensembles, she also directs one. This multi-faith community choir, Music Makers United, brings musical unity and diversity to the people of the Triangle.