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
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"She has tremendous potential and it was an absolute pleasure to hear her!"
National NATS adjudicator
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"Ms. Dobbs' portrayal was enjoyable and entertaining."
Tim Sully, DePauw University 1982 Alumni, commenting on Cendrillon
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"Wonderful instrument and storytelling!"
Classical Singer adjudicator
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"Very professional presentation with dedicated emotion and passion towards her craft in music."
Classical Singer adjudicator
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"She has a remarkable and very promising voice. Brava!"
National NATS adjudicator
