Amanda Guidi joined the Hardin-Simmons music faculty in 2023 and is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Voice. Dr. Guidi earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Berry College, a Master of Music in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice Performance from the University of North Texas.

Originally from the metro-Atlanta area, Ms. Guidi founded two Title-I general music programs teaching K-6 grades. Her passion for teaching was fostered through her studies and she held a position as a Teaching Fellow for the University of North Texas in addition to her instruction at Abilene Christian University and McMurry University.

Ms. Guidi performed the role of Countess in UNT Opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro. In previous seasons with UNT Opera, she performed as Elaine O’Neil (Later the Same Evening), and as Agatha (Der Freischütz) in a scenes production. Amanda has participated as a young artist at the Red River Lyric Opera, performing Contessa (Le Nozze di Figaro) in 2022, La Ciesca (Gianni Schicchi) in 2018 and covering the titular role of Suor Angelica in 2018. At the Eastman School, Amanda performed in a staged debut of Jake Heggie’s Into the Fire, and as a chorus member of Massenet’s Cendrillon and Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. During her time at the Eastman School, she performed in many masterclasses, including one led by the renowned Renee Fleming. On the concert stage, she has performed with numerous symphony orchestras, including the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rome Symphony Orchestra.