West Michigan Opera Project with Southwest Symphony + Opera Grand Rapids

September and October, 2025 were bustling months for Aziza. She performed in two of the three concerts in the series An Evening with Mozart, accompanied by pianist Scott Taylor, with the final concert scheduled for October 18. She also joined members of the West Michigan Opera Project and the Southwest Symphony for A Night at the Opera, performing select chorus numbers from iconic operas as well as singing Carmen’s part in the “Toreador Song.” Additionally, Aziza participated in a special one-off concert with WMOP for Opera in the Movies. On October 10 and 11, she performed in the chorus for Opera Grand Rapids’ production of H.M.S. Pinafore, the beloved comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, known for its witty libretto and memorable melodies.

Aziza at Carnegie Hall!

April 12, 2025

Aziza had a lovely time in NYC with her family and colleagues in the West Michigan Opera Project’s performance at Carnegie Hall. West Michigan Opera Project performed with soloists and ensemble numbers to a large audience with standing ovations. Aziza performed in the ensembles and also sang the part of Carmen in the quartet for “Toreador Song” from the opera “Carmen” by Bizet. Here are some pictures from their performance. More are viewable in the gallery.

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New York Classical Music Competition

Aziza has won the First prize in the professional classical category for the New York Classical Music Competiton in June of 2025.

Erik Satie International Music Competition

Aziza won the Gold Prize (1st prize) in the Romantic Classical category at the Erik Satie International Music Competition in May of 2025.

International Schubert Competition Vienna

Aziza has won third place in the professional category for the USA in the International Schubert Competition Vienna in April of 2025.

Berklee College of Music, Featured Graduate

Aziza was selected to be a featured graduate of 2025 for Berklee College of Musics on their socials. Aziza has made almost every semester onto the Dean’s list since her start at Berklee

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Honorable Mentions

Aziza has received an honorable mention from Back International Music Competition as well as the Classical Music Stars Competition. May, 2025