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Valerie Middleton is an Adjunct Professor at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, specializing in piano performance and pedagogy. She holds a B.M. from Yankton College and an M.M. in performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her roles include soloist performances, collaborative pianist for string players and singers, and adjudicator for festivals. She has served as past president of the Nashville Area Music Teachers Association and board member of the Tennessee Music Teachers Association.
Her career highlights include performances in the U.S., Austria, and England, as well as concerto engagements with works by Beethoven, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. She has also contributed to productions of operettas like The Mikado and Iolanthe.
Middleton’s pedagogical impact is evident through her students’ achievements, including placements in prestigious universities and awards such as the Tennessee Music Teachers High School Audition and Nashville Young Artist Achievement Awards. She emphasizes music education and community engagement, reflected in her lecture/recitals and leadership roles in music teacher organizations.
Her professional contributions extend to adjudicating competitions and teaching at institutions like Yankton College and the University of Colorado’s continuing education program before joining Vanderbilt in 2007.
