Kaija Scott

Kaija Scott is a fourth-year Bachelor of Music (Honours) voice student at The University of Queensland, where she studies under the tutelage of Sarah Crane. Throughout her academic journey, Kaija has distinguished herself in numerous roles within UQ Singers productions, notably performing as Nella in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Erste Dame in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.

Kaija's exceptional talent has earned her finalist positions for the prestigious Ethel Osborn Prize in both 2022 and 2024, as well as the Margaret Nickson Prize for Voice and Piano. Her versatility and skill have led her to perform alongside colleagues and members of Opera Queensland in the production of Songs of Love and War and at the Festival of Outback Opera in 2024.

In addition to her solo performances, Kaija has been a backing soloist for renowned artists such as Mirusia, Luke Kennedy, and The Angels. Her choral experience is equally impressive, having sung as a chorister in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra's performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Verdi’s Requiem, as well as the UQ Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Mozart’s Requiem under the baton of Dane Lam. Kaija is excited to debuting La Contessa in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro for The University of Queensland School of Music.