Natalie Bodkin-Connor

Natalie Bodkin-Connor serves as an Adjunct Professor in Music Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she imparts expertise in vocal performance and pedagogy. An accomplished soprano, she has performed with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, in concert series such as Le Salon, and at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

Education:

• Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Research Interests: Natalie specializes in vocal technique development across diverse genres including opera, musical theatre, jazz, pop, and country. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes healthy vocal production, performance skills, and musical appreciation to build student confidence and artistry.

Awards and Honors:

• 1st place, Living Music Institute’s aria competition
• Finalist, Madame Rose Scholarship Competition
• Finalist, ULM Concerto Competition

Student Mentorship: She guides vocalists who perform leading roles in productions such as Little Mermaid (Scuttle, Allana, Flounder), Freaky Friday (Ellie, Katherine), and Phantom of the Opera (Christine), alongside concert engagements in the Acadiana Talent Concert Series and blues harmonica performances.