In 1974 she made her first appearance at the New Orleans Opera opening the 1974–1975 season as Rachel in Fromental Halévy's La Juive with Richard Tucker as Eléazar. She returned to open the company's next two consecutive seasons as Aida and Valentine in Les Huguenots, the latter production with Rita Shane and Susanne Marsee.
The opera singer made her initial appearance at the New Orleans Opera in 1974, starting the 1974–1975 season with a performance as Rachel in Fromental Halévy's La Juive alongside Richard Tucker. She went on to reprise this role for two consecutive seasons, also starring as Aida and Valentine in Les Huguenots.