Cayla R. Rosche

Cayla R. Rosche is a Lecturer of Music at Lawrence University's Conservatory of Music (2023–present). She holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. Her research focuses on Icelandic art song and phonetics, supported by a FLAS grant, and includes pioneering work on Icelandic Singing Diction.

Education:

• Bachelor of Music, Lawrence University
• Masters of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Doctorate of Musical Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research & Performance: Dr. Rosche’s work bridges Scandinavian studies and vocal performance, with presentations at conferences like the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies and Arctic Circle Conference. Her Fulbright tenure in Reykjavík culminated in a recital of Icelandic art song. She is a sought-after performer, appearing in roles such as Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte) and Anne Sexton (Transformations).

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar (Iceland)
• American-Scandinavian Foundation Recipient
• NATS Intern Program Member

Teaching & Grants: She teaches voice performance and pedagogy at both collegiate and private levels, emphasizing stylistic versatility. Her FLAS-funded doctoral project produced one of the first guides to Icelandic Singing Diction.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Conservatory’s performance and research initiatives, including collaborations on art song interpretation and cross-cultural vocal techniques.