Singer Spotlight: Stacey Sands

Tell us a little about yourself! Where are you from? What is your educational and musical background?

I'm from Florence, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. I went to DePauw University for my B.M. in Vocal performance and CCM for my Masters in Vocal Performance.

What is one thing you wish you had known as a young singer and why?

Singing isn't just about being the star and soloist. Also, you don't have to go to New York, Chicago, or LA to have a full-time, successful career as a singer.

Tell us about an obstacle you have faced during your career and how you overcame it.

I had to get my mental health in order before I could have a steady career. I have bipolar 1 and OCD. These things had to be dealt with first before finding success. (I never stopped performing or working during my years of struggle, but it did impact my work.)

What is one role or piece you could perform over and over and never get tired of?

Rachmanioff's All Night Vespers

If you could only give one piece of advice to a young singer, what would it be?

Your path to success may be completely different than someone else's. Don't compare your journey to another singer's.

Is there anything you spent too much time stressing over that didn't end up being a big deal?

Social media and my website. It's important to keep it up-to-date, but it's not worth stressing over.

Where can we catch you performing next?

I'm singing with Vocal Arts Ensemble and Cincinnati Opera in May and June.