Lisa Lutter

Lisa Lutter is an Associate Professor of Vocal Music Performance at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Contemporary Arts, where she has been teaching since 2005. Her office is located in BC-322, and her contact information includes phone (201) 684-6265 and email llutter@ramapo.edu. She holds a Ph.D. from Manhattan School of Music, an M.A. from Northwestern University, and a B.A. from Luther College.

Dr. Lutter's research interests focus on vocal music performance, choral direction, and music education. Her work spans multiple domains including:

• Vocal technique and pedagogy
• Choral conducting and arrangement
• Historical music performance, particularly 19th century music
• Feminist perspectives in music
• Cross-cultural musical traditions

Her scholarly output shows a strong emphasis on vocal performance and choral music, with presentations at international conferences addressing singing technique, historical context, and gender studies in music. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between performance practice, historical context, and social perspectives across multiple continents.

Lisa Lutter has received numerous awards recognizing her contributions to music:

• 2008 International Festival of Academic Choirs medal winner (1 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze)
• Woman-of-the-Year award from U.S. Bureau of Women's Affairs, Guam
• 2001 Gold medal winner at Cantate, International Choral Festival, Sydney
• Inclusion in Who's Who in America (2006-09)
• Inclusion in Who's Who of America's Teachers (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005)

Dr. Lutter has served as a director, conductor, and clinician for numerous musical organizations and festivals. She founded the Pacific Summer Music Festival (2003-10) and Cantate (1999-2010), and served as Artistic Director of Opera of the Pacific (1999-2002). She has conducted international choir tours across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, and has performed as a soloist in opera, concert, and musical theater venues worldwide.

As Artistic Director of multiple festivals and music programs, Dr. Lutter has led significant collaborative musical projects that have brought together performers from diverse backgrounds. Her work with the Berrie Center suggests involvement with Ramapo College's performing arts venue as indicated in the website navigation.