Kathleen McDonald

Soprano Kathleen McDonald has shared her artistry nationally and in Europe to great acclaim. McDonald has distinguished herself as a highly versatile performing artist equally at home in opera, musical theater, and in concert. She had the privilege of originating the role of Della in the musical, “The Gift of The Magi,”

Kathleen is a master voice coach, performing artist, Certified HeartSong Coach, and Founder of the HeartSong Center. She finds joy in guiding and mentoring singers to find their true voices at all stages of their artistic development.

Kathleen has been a member of the voice faculties of the University of California, Irvine, The College of Saint Rose, Schenectady County Community College, and Berkshire County Community College. She also  taught in community music schools and in private and public schools. Kathleen teaches through McDonald Music Studio, a highly regarded vocal studio in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. Her students have pursued careers in music, been accepted to notable conservatories and universities, and have won numerous competitions and scholarships. Kathleen is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Opera America, and Mu Phi Epsilon.

Kathleen earned a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Vocal Performance, summa cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Boston University’s School of Music. She was a scholarship recipient at Tanglewood Music Center’s Vocal Program and the Oren Brown Voice Seminar. Learn more about Kathleen at kathleenmcdonaldmusic.com

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