Katherine Dobbs
At A Glance
Below are the highlights of Ms. Dobbs's career, including biographical information, her past season highlights, her career highlights, critical acclaim, and anecdotes.
Biographical Info
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Born in Houston, Texas
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BM in Vocal Performance from DePauw University with German & Italian minors
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MM in Vocal Performance from Rice University
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Varied language proficiencies in English, German, French, and Italian
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Trained as a pianist, ballroom dancer, and actor
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Currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Academy of Vocal Arts as a Resident Artist
Past Season Highlights
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Four lead roles at The Shepherd School of Music; Lucretia in Benjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia, Filipievna (Olga cover) in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, Mrs. Jones in Kurt Weill's Street Scene, and Ottavia in Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea
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2nd place winner at the Fourth Annual Houston Gilbert and Society's Career Grant Competition
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Performed in Suzanne Bocanegra's Artist Lecture "Honor", commissioned by MetLiveArts
Career Highlights
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Four lead roles in English, Italian, French, and German while at the DePauw School of Music
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Masterclasses with acclaimed professionals in the operatic field, such as Patrick Summers, Sasha Cooke, Lisette Oropesa, & Kelli O'Hara
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Continuous support and mentorship from the world-renowned Dolora Zajick, dramatic mezzo-soprano, for over four years
Critical Acclaim
"Very good dramatic and musical presentation with plenty of personality. A natural actress. Very good voice and projection and technique as well as excellent diction. Very musical and with obvious potential."
Classical Singer adjudicator
"She has tremendous potential and it was an absolute pleasure to hear her!"
National NATS adjudicator
"Ms. Dobbs' portrayal was enjoyable and entertaining."
Tim Sully, DePauw University 1982 Alumni, commenting on Cendrillon
"Wonderful instrument and storytelling!"
Classical Singer adjudicator
"Very professional presentation with dedicated emotion and passion towards her craft in music."
Classical Singer adjudicator
"She has a remarkable and very promising voice. Brava!"
National NATS adjudicator
