Lyn Vernon (born August 19, 1944) is a Canadian mezzo-soprano, dramatic soprano, conductor, and teacher. Born in New Westminster, Vernon took piano lessons in childhood before studying at the University of British Columbia, where her instructors included Barbara Custance, Kathryn Bailey, Marshall Sumner, and Donald Brown. She began her career in Vancouver by appearing in small roles. She joined the roster of the Zurich Opera in 1971, remaining there until 1975. In 1974 she returned to Canada to sing the role of the Female Chorus in The Rape of Lucretia at the Guelph Festival, winning much Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
