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A Singer, Voice Teacher, and Piano Teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Kathy Kilgo
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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Phone:
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(501) 658 - 9697
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| Objectives |
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To give those interested a better understanding of my experience, education, and love of music and the voice.
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| Employment/Experience Summary |
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Private Voice and Piano Instructor (2002 - Present)
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Kathy is an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and also has a private studio. She instructs students on how to improve their vocal ability by using correct breathing, projection, stage presence, etc. Kathy uses several methods in her teaching including the "Bel Canto" method of singing. She also instructs students in piano.
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Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California (2000 - 2001)
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Kathy was solely responsible for instructing students in the basics of voice production in a class setting as well as in private instruction. Tasks included: syllabus & class schedule production, preparing & giving lectures, assigning students repertoire of music in several languages, critiquing students on singing performance, giving instruction for improvement of technique, compiling tests, and giving final grades.
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Student Recommendations
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“Kathy is a very knowledgeable teacher. She was able to communicate with her students and improve their voices. Everyone enjoyed this class - people hardly missed. Kathy has a great enthusiasm about her and she is very encouraging - which is great since many of us have some stage fright.”
“Very Good; Clearly articulated goals and all were accomplished.”
“She was very good at helping us to visualize and imagine how to improve our voices. She provided very helpful feedback on our performances. She made the class enjoyable and beneficial.”
“I really enjoyed working with Kathy, she was very encouraging and helpful.”
“Her main strengths are that she is able to pinpoint your problem and give you exercises that help remedy it.”
“Her clarity to explain hard concepts. Her goals are very clear. And she helps you to improve the sound of the voice with the stomach and not only the throat. I greatly enjoyed this course.”
“Good voice, very knowledgeable, she gave good constructive criticism and took suggestions from students. Personable.”
“I had a Great Semester.”
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| Education |
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Master of Music, University of Southern California (GPA: 3.82, Member of Pi Kappa Lambda)
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Bachelor of Music, University of Central Arkansas, May 1998 (Active member of Sigma Alpha Iota and CMENC)
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- Experienced and Trained in singing Italian, German, French, and English Diction.
- Experienced in Teaching Vocal Techniques & Music to both males and females.
- Performed in several Opera Productions (Opera roles have included: The title role in Patience, Fiordorligi in Cosi fan tutte, Mercedes in Carmen, Mother Marie in Dialogues of the Carmelites, Mrs. Grose in Turn of the Screw, and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi.) She also has performed in numerous Musical Productions, and Opera Scenes.
- 2004 District Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Arkansas.
- 2004 Regional Finalist, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Mid-South Region. Winner of "Elsa and David Russell Williams Award" for Diction.
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| Personal Interest |
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- I have several personal interests including religion, arts and crafts, and spending time with my husband.
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