William Cotten

William Cotten is a Music Lesson Instructor specializing in Voice at the College of the Holy Cross and The Boston Conservatory. He holds an M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. His teaching focuses on vocal performance, and his students have achieved success in opera, concert performances, Broadway, and national tours across the U.S. and Europe. Cotten has performed internationally, including roles with the Boston Opera Theater Company, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, and the American Repertory Theater’s world premiere of *The Juniper Tree*. He is a Fellow of the Tanglewood Music Center and has been praised for his 'honey-toned' voice and dynamic stage presence.

• Education: M.M., New England Conservatory of Music

His career highlights include performances in *The Marriage of Figaro* (filmed in Vienna for PBS) and collaborations with renowned composers like Phillip Glass. Cotten’s teaching emphasizes both technical mastery and artistic expression, reflecting his extensive performance background. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his influence extends through his students’ achievements and his active role in academia.