Michelle DeFrancesco obtained her undergraduate degree in Vocal/Choral music education from Indiana University and her Master's in Sacred Music (vocal/choral) from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master's in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. She taught in public and private schools, taught general music and art classes music at Bethel College, private voice at the University of Notre Dame, and several classes at the University of Utah. She has sung professionally in several roles and genres of music, and she has conducted in various capacities, from church to University choirs. Michelle continues to study music education, private voice, and conducting. She attends the University of Utah and is currently a Ph.D. candidate (all but dissertation) in Music Education.