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Nicole Asel is an Associate Professor of Music at Colorado State University, where she teaches Applied Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Art Song Literature, and Freshman Voice Studio. She has performed internationally in operatic, concert, and recital repertoire, including roles in Mahler’s Third Symphony, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and Händel’s Messiah. She is also involved in innovative projects like The Baby Book Project, featuring Lauren Spavelko’s song cycle Baby Book with Art Song Colorado.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Voice Performance and Pedagogy, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Master of Music (M.M.), University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Ithaca College
Research & Performance: Dr. Asel focuses on vocal pedagogy, new American opera, and art song. She collaborates with composers like Mark Adamo and Robert Livingston Aldridge, and her recording of Aldridge’s LoveSongs is widely available. She emphasizes body wellness in teaching, integrating Alexander technique and yogic philosophy.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions Finalist
Teaching & Mentorship: Her students excel in NATS auditions, opera competitions, and prestigious graduate programs. She advocates for holistic vocal training and has taught at Sam Houston State University and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Labs/Projects: Co-creator of The Baby Book Project, a film exploring motherhood through song, accessible via www.artsandparentingcollective.org.
