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 Concert Singers of Cary, most recently singing as featured soloist in Margaret Bonds’ Credo. Frances is a current rostered member of the professional ensemble at North Carolina Opera. Since moving to North Carolina, she has partnered with composer and pianist Dr. Abe Cáceres. Together they have debuted some of his original works, performed a solo opera recital, and presented recitals for Frances’ private studio, Peak Vocal Academy. Entrepreneurial in nature, Frances began a YouTube channel during the pandemic called Sewing Room Opera, where she performs favorite opera and musical theatre selections. This season, Frances is looking forward to singing as a soloist in José Maurício Nunes Garcia's 1816 Requiem with Concert Singers of Cary and as ensemble member in Verdi’s La Traviata with North Carolina Opera.