Claudia Carroll-Phelps

Claudia Carroll-Phelps serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Piano at Oklahoma City University's School of Music, where she has been a faculty member since 1993. Her teaching responsibilities include applied piano instruction at all levels, Vocal Accompanying, Piano Ensemble, and Keyboard Literature Seminar.

Her educational background includes:

• Associate of Arts from Cottey College
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Oklahoma
• Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Oklahoma
• Professional studies at the University of Iowa and New York City

Professor Carroll specializes in piano performance and collaborative piano, with extensive experience accompanying dance companies including the American Ballet Theatre School and Ballet Oklahoma, as well as vocalists at OCU. She emphasizes a holistic approach to music-making that integrates intellectual understanding, physical technique, and expressive vulnerability as "living art."

Her professional contributions include:

• Oklahoma City University’s outstanding adjunct faculty member (2004)

As an educator, she mentors students in piano performance and collaborative piano while frequently adjudicating competitions. She actively participates in state and national music conventions and has served as a State Arts Council artist-in-residence focusing on musicianship through movement and imagery.