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Dr. Kimberly Broadwater is a Professor of Music at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), specializing in Voice and Vocal Pedagogy. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from Louisiana State University, with an emphasis in Voice Science. Her roles include teaching, research, and active performance in opera, oratorio, and recital.
Research focuses on vocal pedagogy history, technology in voice instruction (e.g., video conferencing), and physiological aspects of singing. Notable research topics include the effects of singing on blood pressure and environmental influences on voice production. She contributes to the Journal of Singing through her column Provenance, exploring historical voice pedagogy.
A performing artist, Dr. Broadwater has roles in operas like The Magic Flute and Falstaff, and performs symphonic works such as Handel's Messiah and Vivaldi's Gloria. She is affiliated with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Mu Phi Epsilon, and Pi Kappa Lambda.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor's from Delta State University and a Master's and Doctorate from Louisiana State University, all in Vocal Performance. Dr. Broadwater advocates for evidence-based voice training and integrates interdisciplinary approaches in her teaching and research.
