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Katherine Kaiser serves as a Lecturer in Music Theory & Technology and Instructor of Music, Voice, with expertise spanning historical and contemporary vocal performance. Her career bridges scholarly rigor and diverse artistic practice across multiple musical eras and styles.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Music, Mount Holyoke College
- M.A., Stony Brook University
- Ph.D. in Music History and Theory, Stony Brook University
As a performer, she specializes in Baroque and Renaissance repertoire while actively engaging with experimental contemporary works and musical theater. She has performed at the Boston Early Music Festival, premiered Marc'Antonio Pasqualini's solo cantatas in America, and regularly appears as a soloist with The Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Her work with period-instrument ensemble Night's Black Bird and Leipziger Vokalensemble at Bach's St. Thomas Church demonstrates deep commitment to historically informed performance.
Her scholarly focus encompasses public musicology, performance practice, music technology, recorded voice analysis, and women composers. She provides program notes for major organizations and has presented research internationally, with publications appearing in Opera Quarterly. Educational contributions include teaching extended vocal technique and stage movement at Northampton Community College's theater program.
Artistic collaborations highlight her versatility, including premiering chancel operas by Susan Bingham and directing musical theater productions. She maintains active performance ties with The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and early music ensembles while exploring extended vocal techniques across genres.
