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Dr. Vicki Fingalson Madison is a Professor of Voice and Director of Opera at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Music Department. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota. Her professional roles include stage director, vocal coach, and teaching artist with organizations like Minnesota Opera, Lyric Opera of the North, and Skylark Opera. She co-produces the Superior Voices Benefit Concert series and has received the Distinguished Creativity Faculty Award.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (Voice Performance), University of Minnesota
- Master of Music (Voice Performance), University of Colorado Boulder
- Bachelor of Music (Voice Performance), Concordia College – Moorhead
Research & Performance Interests: Focused on vocal pedagogy, opera production, and bridging classical and musical theater traditions. She emphasizes training singers for professional performance, evidenced by her students’ success in competitions and regional opera roles. Active as a performer in over 60 operatic and musical theater roles, including acclaimed performances with the Minnesota Orchestra and Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra.
Awards:
- Distinguished Creativity Faculty Award (202X)
Advising & Leadership: Advises undergraduate voice students and directs Opera Workshop. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the 2024 music-drama The Brontë Sisters: Retrospection with composer Wendy Durrwachter. Engages in community outreach through opera education programs.
Labs/Teams: Leads Opera Workshop at UW-Superior and collaborates with Lyric Opera of the North, Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, and NorShor Theatre. Active in Twin Ports performing arts scenes.
