Kathryn McKellar, Lyric Soprano

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ABOUT Texas native, Kathryn McKellar, has been praised for her "beautiful vocal quality, sensitive musicianship... and dynamic presence" on the stage. *June 2012, Kathryn will make her debut as Micaela in Greater Worchester Operas production of Carmen. This past fall, she performed as Frasquita in Carmen with Boston Opera Collaborative, as part of the company's inaugural Opera Goes to Hell series at the American Repertory Theatre's Club Oberon. Her recent appearances include Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Dorinda in Handel's Orlando, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Oberto in Alcina, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Poppea in OperaHub's dramatically innovative production of L'Incoronazione di Poppea. During the summer of 2010, Kathryn traveled to Weimar, Germany for her German opera debut as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. She returned to Boston to sing in Boston Opera Collaborative's productions of Little Women (Beth Cover) and The Cunning Little Vixen (Young Vixen/ Pepik). In October, Kathryn performed as Mrs. Nordstrom in Metro Stage Company's award winning production of A Little Night Music. Kathryn was also a finalist for the 2011 Connecticut Opera Idol.A versatile artist, Kathryn lends her voice equally to operatic, recital, and concert repertoire, and has performed in numerous recitals and performing arts projects across the United States and in Europe. Kathryn has dedicated her time and energy to many benefit concerts and recitals raising awareness and funds for programs such as Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the Arava Institute, and the Ellie Fund. In 2010, Ms. McKellar served as resident music director for the MIT Gilbert and Sullivan Players, and was the assistant stage director in Zemlinsky's powerful one-act opera, "Der Zwerg." The Texas native originated the role of Blanch July 2007 in the world premiere of My Other, My Selves with Opera Works in Los Angeles. Kathryn has been featured in concert and opera programs throughout Boston, including New England Light Opera, Boston Opera Collaborative, The Boston Conservatory, Longwood Opera, The Brookline Chorus, Berklee School of Music, Arlington Street Church, Riverside Theaterworks, Metro Stage Company, Opera del West, and OperaHub. Kathryn received her Masters of Music from The Boston Conservatory where she was a member of The Opera Studio and performed in the conservatory's productions of L'elisir d'amore covering Adina, Le Nozze di Figaro covering Countess Almaviva, and received 1st place in the conservatorys Chamber Music Competition. Kathryn graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia where she majored in music and pursued extensive studies in literature, psychology, and Italian. While at Hollins, she studied abroad in Milan, Italy at the Verdi Conservatory and Civica Della Musica. She performed frequently with the University's Opera Studio, Hollins University Opera Outreach, the Hollins Repertory Dance Company, the American college dance festival, and in recital and concert works throughout the greater Roanoke area. Kathryn continues to perform concert, recital, and oratorio works in and around her hometown of Dallas. Kathryn is also active in new music, dance, film, television, and film score recordings, and is featured artist in a number of Boston's film and television projects.Born in Dallas, Texas, Kathryn currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts and studies with Dr. Rebecca Folsom. She is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and teaches piano and voice throughout the Boston Metro Area.*Boston Music Intelligenter

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Opening ConcertOpera On Tap BostonSpring 2012Boston, MACarmen (Micaela)Greater Worchester OperaJune 2012Worchester, MAFirst Parish Madrigal ConcertsFeatured Soprano SoloistDecember 2, 3Framingham, MABoston Opera Collaborative"Opera Goes to Hell"October 30, 31, 2011Club OberonCambridge, MAhttp://www.cluboberon.com/Solo RecitalHollins UniversityNovember 3, 2011Roanoke, VAwww.hollins.eduLongwood Opera CompanyEvening of OperaAugust 30, 2011Needham, MAwww.longwoodopera.orgLongwood Opera CompanyOpera ScenesAugust 16th, 2011Needham, MAwww.longwoodopera.orgLongwood Opera CompanyOpera meets BroadwayAugust 2, 2011Needham, MAwww.longwoodopera.orgLongwood Opera CompanyEvening of Opera July 19, 2011Needham, MAwww.longwoodopera.orgConnecticut Concert Opera Opera American Idol CompetitionFinalistJuly 7th, 2011 at 7pmNew England Light OperaThat's Amore! Love Songs from Opera and Operetta: Great Melodies from the worlds of opera and OperettaWednesday, July 6th 2011www.newenglandlightopera.orgNew England Light OperaBroadway Nights and Viennese Delights: Songs from Classic Broadways Shows and OperettasWednesday, June 29th, 2011www.newenglandlightopera.orgCambridge RiverfestMetro Stage Company (Soloist)Saturday, June 4th at 3:30pmCharles River, Cambridge, MAwww.Metrostagecompany.comYes, We Can-Can! An Offenbach Evening (Featured Soloist)New England Light OperaSaturday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m.First Parish, LexingtonSunday,May 22nd at 2:00 p.m.Hamilton Wenham Community HouseConcert (Soloist)Museum of Modern Renaissance Somerville, MAMarch 6th at 6pmBenefit Concert, Arava Institute (Soloist)Beth El Temple CenterTwo Concord Avenue, Belmont, MAMarch 6th at 3 pmDie Fledermaus (Rosalinda cover)Riverside Theater WorksBoston, MAFebruary 25-27 2011Cunning Little Vixen (Young vixen/Pepik)Boston Opera CollaborativeBoston, MAFebruary 4-13th 2011Evening of Cabaret (Soloist)First Parish of FraminghamFramingham, MAJanuary 2011Little Women (Beth cover)Boston Opera CollaborativeBoston, MANovember 2010A Little Night Music (Mrs. Nordstrom)Metro Stage CompanyBoston, MAOctober 2010Mozart's Don Giovanni (Donna Elvira)Lyric Opera Studio di WeimarWeimar, GermanyJuly, 2010Tonight, Tonight, Opera and Operetta Cabaret (Soloist)Boston Opera CollaborativeBoston, MAMay 2010Der Zwerg (Assistant Stage Director)OperaHubBoston, MAMarch, 2010Mikado (Music Director)MIT Gilbert and Sullivan SocietyCambridge, MADecember 2009Summer Concert SeriesNew England Light OperaJune-August 2009Monteverdi's L'Incoronazione di Poppea (Poppea)OperaHubCambridge, MAJune 2009

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As a yoga and pilates instructor, I teach a healthy, classically-based technique encouraging greater ease and freedom throughout the entire body. I also emphasize a fun and playful approach to music making. I offer private lessons to a variety of ages and singing levels.

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