Page 12 - Classical Singer Magazine November/December 2019

Where I Last Got Paid to Sing: Melissa Rivera
Melissa Rivera
the gig and asked a few questions and that was it. A few hours later I got a call from the dance captain offering me the gig!
What do you love about the gig?
It has been a wonderful experience so far. It is rare to be able to make a living just singing with
no side hustle. And even more rare to get to sing in so many different
styles within one show—rock,
pop, country, and whatever else they want to throw our way. It has definitely felt like vocal acrobatics.
What don’t you love?
The schedule can be grueling. Most of the year we perform two-
Rivera performs with Legends in Concert.
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Passionate.
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Finely tuned.
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