Kathryn Summersett

 

Kathryn Summersett, Doctor of Music and McClosky voice technician, is currently located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan, where she works as a vocalist, private voice instructor, and music teacher in local schools. She earned her Doctor of Music in Historical Performance from Indiana University, her MM from University of North Texas, and her BM from University of Massachusetts. In 2013, she also became a certified McClosky voice technician, where she teaches technique in both singing and speaking as well as movement and posture. 

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As a professional singer with a passion for music history, Kathryn actively enjoys performing a wide variety of genres including, but not limited to, medieval chant, renaissance lute songs, baroque and classical opera, romantic art songs, early 20th century jazz, and modern pop. 

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As a creative, she also enjoys collaboration with other genres of artistic performance. Kathryn and her sister Jane, a former professional ice dancing champion, actively collaborate on music composition, movement, and ice dancing. They’re mainly focused in the Great Lakes Region, especially on the frozen lakes!