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Lukas Graf serves as an Associate Teaching Professor at Montana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts & Architecture. He holds dual appointments through the Honors College and maintains active roles as chorus master for Opera Montana, private voice studio instructor, and Worship Pastor at Connect Church in Bozeman.
His academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts (2014), two Master of Music degrees (2008, 2009), and a Bachelor of Arts (2001), all in music disciplines from the University of Colorado and Montana State University.
- D.M.A. Voice Performance and Pedagogy, University of Colorado (2014)
- M.M. Voice Performance, University of Colorado (2009)
- M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Colorado (2008)
- B.A. Music, Montana State University (2001)
Graf specializes in somatic voice pedagogy with research focusing on vowel formation, body awareness, and musical interpretation. His scholarly work spans Contemporary American Opera, 20th-century English art song, Romantic German Lieder, and choral conducting traditions, emphasizing the transformative power of music in educational contexts.
Recent creative output demonstrates consistent engagement with vocal repertoire across performance and conducting domains. His 2023 production of La Boheme showcases classical opera expertise, while 2022 works like The Falling and the Rising and ARC highlight strengths in contemporary American opera and chamber recital formats respectively, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to vocal artistry.
Professional recognition includes the NTT Faculty Merit Award from the Honors College.
- NTT Faculty Merit Award (2020)
Graf directs the University Chorale and Tenor Bass Choir while mentoring students through applied voice instruction. He secured a MakerFaire Grant from Zoot Enterprises and maintains leadership roles including NATS Montana Chapter President (2017-2022) and Intermountain Opera Association Board Advisor (2016-present). His community engagement extends through Opera Montana chorus master duties and Connect Church worship leadership.
