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Kylie T. Gougler is a Lecturer in Music at Wartburg College, where she teaches applied voice and aural skills. She has previously held teaching roles at Clarke University, Waldorf University, and Luther College.
- Doctor of Musical Arts (Vocal Performance and Pedagogy), University of Iowa
- Master of Music (Vocal Performance), University of North Texas
- Bachelor of Arts (Music), Luther College
Dr. Gougler specializes in Czech opera and art song, with over a decade of advocacy and performance experience. She founded The Czech Art Song Initiative and manages the American International Czech and Slovak Voice Competition, aiming to expand it into a festival.
In 2011, she won the American semifinals of the Czech and Slovak International Voice Competition and competed in the international finals in Montreal. She also serves as Secretary/Treasurer and Auditions Coordinator for the Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
- NATS 2020 Emerging Leader Award
- American Semi-Finalist, Czech and Slovak International Voice Competition (2011)
Her scholarly contributions include editing Czech Arias for Soprano: An Anthology and Czech Arias for Bass/Baritone: An Anthology via Classical Vocal Reprints. She has presented at National Opera Association (NOA) and NATS conferences, emphasizing Czech vocal repertoire.
