Laurinda Nikkel

Laurinda Nikkel is a Lecturer of Voice and Voice Area Coordinator at San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance. She also oversees vocal programs in the School of Theatre, Television and Film. Her expertise spans operatic performance and vocal pedagogy.

Education:

• Artist Diploma in Opera, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
• MM, Vocal Performance, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
• BM, Drake University

Her research focuses on vocal techniques, opera repertoire, and art song interpretation. As Vice President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), she actively promotes vocal education.

Awards and honors include:

• Metropolitan Opera Auditions (District/Regional Winner)
• Richard Gold Career Grant (San Francisco Opera)
• Leonardo da Vinci Award Grant (San Francisco Opera)
• Norman Treigle Scholarship (New York City Opera)
• Shoshana Foundation Award
• Schubert Foundation Award for Excellence in Art Song

Her students have won accolades in national competitions including the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and NATS Young Artist Competitions.