Kari Ragan was marvelous as the rival Silverpeal.

— Ann LeBar, The Spokesman-Review

Curriculum Vitae

Education

D.M.A. Vocal Performance, 2005
University of Washington

M.A. Vocal Performance, 1991
Indiana University

B.A. Vocal Performance, 1987
Indiana University

Awards and Honors

  • Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Finalist
  • MacCallister Competition District Winner
  • Prestigious Beech and Williams Awards at the University of Washington

Voice Teaching Experience

Private Voice Studio, Issaquah, WA, 2001-Present
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 2004-2005
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2004 Summer Session
Blackpool Performing Arts Center, Blackpool, England, 2000-2001
Private Voice Studio, Lytham, England, 1999-2001
Private Voice Studio, Kirkland, WA, 1991-1999
Private Voice Studio, Bloomington, IN, 1985-1991
Various workshops, masterclasses and adjudications throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Principal Teachers/Coaches

Ellen Faull, Julliard Emeritus
Dean Williamson, Opera Conductor, Artistic Director Opera Cleveland
Vinson Cole, Voice Faculty at New England Conservatory
Martial Singher, Academy of the West Emeritus, Santa Barbara.
Martha Lipton, Indiana University Emeritus