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Kelly Markgraf serves as Associate Professor of Music in Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he maintains an active dual career as both a distinguished performer and educator. His position encompasses teaching vocal performance while continuing a high-profile international performance schedule.
His academic credentials include:
- A.D. in Opera Performance from The Juilliard School (2009)
- M.M. in Vocal Performance from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (2005)
- B.M. in Vocal Performance from Boston University (2002)
Markgraf's research and performance interests bridge historical and contemporary vocal practices. He specializes in opera repertoire spanning baroque to newly commissioned works, with particular expertise in modern premieres and historical bel canto techniques. His scholarly approach integrates archaic vocal treatises into modern pedagogy, making centuries-old techniques accessible for contemporary singers while maintaining rigorous performance standards in both classical and avant-garde contexts.
His most significant professional recognition includes:
- Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording (for Mason Bates's The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs)
Markgraf demonstrates deep commitment to mentorship through founding The Legato Project, which guides aspiring vocalists in university admissions and career development. His performance career intersects significantly with academic work, having collaborated with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and San Francisco Symphony under conductors like Gustavo Dudamel and Michael Tilson Thomas. These professional engagements directly inform his teaching methodology and scholarly perspective on vocal performance.
He maintains active presence in both recording and broadcast media, with appearances on PBS's Great Performances and NPR's Performance Today, while balancing these commitments with his academic responsibilities at Indiana University.
