Erin Haupt

Erin Haupt, a mezzo-soprano and Instructor of Voice, is affiliated with the Department of Music at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A proud UMSL alumna, she actively contributes to opera and oratorio performance, collaborating with organizations like Union Avenue Opera, Winter Opera St. Louis, and the American Kantorei.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Music (Vocal Performance), UMSL
  • Master of Music (Vocal Performance), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (Performance and Literature, ABD), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy, SIUE
  • CCM Vocal Pedagogy Certificate, Shenandoah University

Her teaching expertise spans vocal pedagogy, diction, music fundamentals, and applied voice. She specializes in classical music genres, including opera and art song, and emphasizes preparation as a core skill in musical and everyday contexts.

Notable awards include:

• Winner of Southern Illinois Young Artist Competition
• Young Artist for Bach Society of St. Louis

Erin currently teaches Applied Voice at Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U) and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).