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Dr. Cody Laun is an Affiliate Faculty member in Voice at the School of Music, College of Undergraduate Studies. He has previously served on the faculty at Colorado State University, Front Range Community College, and New Saint Andrews College, and is an active guest lecturer and clinician across the United States.
Educational Background:
- D.M.A., Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, University of Southern Mississippi
- M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Florida
- B.M., Vocal Performance, Colorado State University
Dr. Laun specializes in vocal performance and voice pedagogy, with deep engagement in both operatic and choral repertoire. He frequently performs as a soloist with opera companies such as Opera Colorado, Boulder Opera, and Des Moines Metro Opera, and collaborates with chamber ensembles including Colorado Bach Ensemble and Anima Chamber Ensemble. His artistic interests extend to newly composed works, where he actively participates in contemporary music projects.
His scholarly output includes a 2018 publication analyzing Jonathan Dove’s reinterpretation of the Euridice myth, reflecting his expertise in modern operatic narratives and singer-centered interpretations. The work bridges performance practice with musicological insight.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions – District Winner and Regional Finalist
- NATSAA – National Semi-Finalist
- Madame Rose Palmai-Tenser Competition – Finalist
- Multiple student awards in NATS and Lyric Opera Guild competitions
Dr. Laun is a dedicated mentor whose students have gone on to perform with regional and national opera companies. He has not received mention of external grant funding, but his educational impact is evident through student success and performance outreach. His work integrates performance, pedagogy, and collaboration, contributing significantly to the vocal arts community.
He is actively involved in the Front Range arts scene, participating in multiple performance ensembles and supporting emerging artists through teaching and coaching. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his performance collaborations function as dynamic artistic teams advancing vocal expression and interpretation.
