Rita Larkin

Rita Larkin is an Instructor of Voice at Northern Kentucky University’s Music Preparatory Department since 2009. She also serves as a soloist with Holy Cross Church, a member of the Kentucky Symphony Chorale, and volunteers at Scott High School. Her studio teaches students aged 10 to adults, emphasizing vocal technique and genre flexibility.

Education:

• Master of Music in Vocal Performance, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), University of Cincinnati
• Postgraduate studies in Vocal Performance, Indiana University
• Bachelor of Arts in Music and German, Fort Wright College, Spokane, Washington

Professional Roles:

• Member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
• Vocal Chair at Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA)
• Past President and Treasurer of Northern Kentucky Music Teachers Association (NKMTA)
• Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

Her studio organizes annual recitals and multiple performance opportunities. Larkin emphasizes music as a lifelong skill, particularly advocating vocal technique to enable students to pursue diverse genres. Former students have attended the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and continue studies in voice and musical theatre at institutions like University of Louisville and Centre College.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the NKU Music Preparatory Department, Kentucky Symphony Chorale, and Holy Cross Church choir.