Kristin Howard is a classically trained soprano whose teaching develops students’ confidence in their unique abilities and strenghtens fundamentals of healthy vocal production and musicianship. Lessons pull from the traditional “bel canto” style which focuses on breath, vowels, and tone, as well as vocal range and agility. Kristin’s work with students also introduces and reinforces skills like sight reading, performance, and audition preparation, along with how to approach various genres, styles, and languages.
Kristin received her Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University under the tutelage of operatic legend Maria Spacagna. She was also mentored by renowned vocal coach Valéry Ryvkin on many staple opera roles and art song sets. Highlights of her graduate work include singing Countess in Le nozze di Figaro, Governess in Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, and Violetta selections from La Traviata. Kristin also collaborated with composer Marina Lopez to debut a lead role in the world premiere of her new opera, Not Our First American, at Pittsburgh Opera.
She gained her Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance cum laude from Boston University, where she studied under Dr. Lynn Eustis and participated in extensive scene work such as Countess in Le nozze di Figaro, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, Sandman in Hansel and Gretel, and First Lady in The Magic Flute. Kristin also nurtured her passions for classical art song and opera, encouraged by both beloved professor Dr. Michelle Alexander and collaborative pianist Brendon Shapiro.
A Cape Cod native, Kristin is thrilled to be back by the sea! She cantors Sundays at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Harwich Port under music director Dr. Matt Scinto, and performs as a soloist throughout New England.
Kristin also has a very soft spot for cats and will never turn down a cute floof video.
