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Pittsburgh native ANQWENIQUE is a versatile vocalist and educator specializing in opera, classical music, jazz and soul. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Voice Performance from Indiana University of PA. She has performed and collaborated with Chamber Music Pittsburgh, Attack Theater, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, BOOM Concepts, composer Daniel Bernard Romain, Roger Humphries, Nicole Mitchell, Kenny Peagler, and many others. Anqwenique has been recognized with many awards and opportunities for her creative work. In 2023 she was awarded the Aggie Award by the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for her creative community work and completed the SCALE Fellowship, a program of the Equity Impact Center for Black women in music. She was a 2024 UNISOUND Black Teaching Artist in Residence and participated in the Yoga Roots on Location teacher training. Anqwenique has a history of working in collaboration across disciplines in visual art, photography, performance art and immersive theater.
As a music educator, Anqwenique serves learners of all ages. She currently serves on the faculty of the CLAZZ International Music Festival. Her project Just SING! for vocal and personal wellness is supported by Duolingo and The Opportunity Fund. Consulting and program partners include Community Forge, Con Alma, TLC Libations, the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and others. Currently Anqwenique is proudly serving as the president of the MMCD Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians and Director of Hope Academy of Music and the Arts at East Liberty Presbyterian Church.