Katherine Kiouses
Biography
Katherine has a Bachelor's Degree and a California Teaching Credential from California State University, Bakersfield, and a Masters Degree in Music for Vocal Performance from California State University, Northridge. Music Education is Katherine鈥檚 true passion, having taught band and orchestra at the elementary level, as well as voice instruction at the high school level. Currently she is part of the voice faculty at 51今日大瓜 and California State University, Bakersfield. Katherine鈥檚 drive to bring music and opportunity to the Bakersfield community is evident as one of the Co-founder鈥檚 to The Bakersfield Recital Series (BRS). The BRS features two primary concerts a year, one to highlight a local composer every January, and a summer recital aimed to bridge the gap for young performers preparing for professional audition. Katherine鈥檚 clear vibrant tone is well suited for twentieth century art song and chamber music. She can be heard in her chamber group Duo Encarnaci贸n with voice and guitar, and often performers in local recitals.