Kay Smith Paulsen

Kay Smith Paulsen is a Lecturer in Voice at Hamilton College's Department of Music. With over 40 years of experience as an educator and professional singer, she has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Atlanta Symphony Chorus, and as a soloist with orchestras and choral societies across Illinois, Colorado, and Idaho.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Voice Performance and Pedagogy, University of Colorado, Boulder
  • Graduate degree in Music, Northwestern University
  • Undergraduate degree in Music, Greenville University

Paulsen specializes in vocal health, diagnosing damaged voices and rehabilitating vocal performers across genres. She has trained professional vocalists and music educators for careers worldwide, including special-needs performers. Her expertise spans vocal pedagogy, choral performance, and music education.