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Melissa Malde is a Professor of Music at the School of Music, part of the College of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Northern Colorado. She holds a doctoral degree in Vocal Performance and Opera Stage Directing, and her work focuses on Body Mapping and Art Songs in Hebrew. She has presented internationally and authored key texts in vocal pedagogy.
- D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Opera Stage Directing, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
- Meisterklasse Diplom, Hochschule für Musik, Munich
- Performance Certificate and M.M. in Vocal Performance, Northwestern University
- B.A. in German Studies and B.M. in Vocal Performance, Oberlin College and Conservatory
Her research explores Body Mapping to enhance vocal technique and the historical and cultural significance of Hebrew art songs. She integrates physiology with performance coaching and has developed workshops on tension-free singing.
Melissa’s publications span music pedagogy, opera production, and cross-cultural music studies. She has presented at national conferences and contributed to journals on applying body awareness in vocal training.
- I@UNC Honoree (2016)
- Scholar of the Year, UNC (2012-13)
- Stryker Institute Most Inspiring Woman Faculty Member (2011)
As a licensed Andover Educator, she trains singers in body mapping. Her career includes prior roles at Luther College and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, reflecting her long-standing commitment to music education.
