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Colleen Marie Davis serves as Associate Professor of Music in the School of Music within Indiana State University's College of Arts & Sciences, holding a Doctor of Music from Indiana University (2004) with expertise spanning vocal performance, choral conducting, and music education. Her career includes professional performance experience with Shreveport Opera, Aspen Music Festival, and regional orchestras.
Educational background:
- D.M. in Vocal Performance, Indiana University (2004)
- M.F.A. in Vocal Performance, University of Iowa (1985)
- M.A. in Choral Conducting, University of Iowa (1983)
- B.A. in Choral Conducting, Scripps College (1981)
Professor Davis specializes in vocal pedagogy, American musical theater, Holocaust music studies, and choral techniques. Her creative scholarship manifests through masterclasses at institutions like Aspen Music Festival, community presentations on Broadway history, and vocal clinics for regional high school choirs. She actively explores interdisciplinary connections between music performance and historical contexts.
Her sole scholarly publication in PLoS Biology (2015) demonstrates collaborative research capacity beyond music, focusing on cellular mechanisms in diabetes. While primarily a music scholar, this work reflects engagement with biomedical research through institutional partnerships.
Award highlights include State of Indiana Supervisor of the Year (2020) and Lilly Grant recognition for community engagement:
- Midwest Region Supervisor of the Year Runner-Up (2020)
- Indiana State University Supervisor of the Year (2020)
- Fulfilling the Promise Lilly Grant Recipient (2014)
- CASA Volunteer of the Quarter (2013)
She mentors exceptionally competitive students who consistently win regional and national awards in vocal performance categories. Her grant portfolio includes community-focused initiatives like the Lilly Grant for Community Engagement ($120), supporting student-artist collaborations. Current service includes Commencement Reader duties and vocal coaching for university athletic events.
Professor Davis maintains active community partnerships through Court-Appointed Special Advocacy work (2012-2019) and church vocal performances, while directing private studio recitals and judging regional competitions like DePauw University's Prelude Awards.
