05/09/2026
So many exciting things happening for this incredible senior vocalist! She is fierce on stage and off!
🎵 Meet Susan Bestgen, winner of the High School category in our Opera Aria Competition 🎵
Susan Bestgen is a senior from Jefferson City. She is homeschooled, but also attends both Helias and Capital City high school as a part-time student. She has been a member of Helias Concert Choir for three years, and now serves as the secretary of the Choir Council. She is also the first soprano section leader in the Capital City Treble Choir. Susan was selected as a member of the MCDA All-State Choir and had the opportunity to perform at the MMEA Conference in January. Susan plans to continue studying music in college, and would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in her musical journey.
She will be a featured soloist at "Opera in Concert", on May 9th. Make plans to come and hear this young, talented vocalist! Tickets are available at choralartsmo.ludus.com