Vocal Health for Music Teachers - Dr. Caitlin Moore
In this Conversation…
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Dr. Moore’s work and story
09:30 - Soprano vs Alto Distinctions
11:20 - Tessitura and Passaggio
14:00 - What is “mixed” voice?
17:46 - Speaking and Singing with Tension in the Classroom
19:40 - Value of a Laryngologist
21:36 - Body Awareness, Amplification, and Tension
29:52 - Habit Stacking
32:38 - The Tongue, Tongue Tension, and Tongue Release Exercises
43:48 - When Your Voice Feels Fatigued…
51:25 - Where to Find Dr. Moore
About Dr. Caitlin Moore
Dr. Caitlin Moore, mezzo-soprano, is known for her elegant and confident stage presence across diverse vocal styles. She has been praised for her "aplomb and distinction" (Opera Canada) and "magnifique talent vocal et dramatique" (La Presse).
Dr. Moore's recent engagements highlight her versatility including the title roles in the world premieres of Paul Elwood's operas, The Taming and Hedy Lamarr: Snow White Under the Knife, the alto solos in Mozart's Requiem with the Grand Junction Symphony, Fiona in Brigadoon with Loveland Opera Theatre (COVID-19 canceled), and an upcoming tour with a local Irish folk band.
Dr. Moore is an advocate for vocal freedom, authenticity, and diversity, placing a strong emphasis on functional training. Her commitment to these principles is exemplified by her pursuit of professional development opportunities. Dr. Moore was nationally recognized to participate in the highly-selective 2021 National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern Program and currently serves as the Colorado-Wyoming NATS Chapter President. In 2019, she was certified in all three levels at Shenandoah University's Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute as a University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Association Grant Winner. She participated in New England Conservatory's Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop and Online Teaching Technology Workshop as a Lee University Young Alumni Grant Winner in 2021 and Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Advanced Vocal Pedagogy Workshop as a Colorado Mesa University Faculty Development Grant Winner in 2023.
Dr. Moore holds the positions of Instructor of Voice at Colorado Mesa University and Instructor of Voice at Interlochen Center for the Arts where she teaches voice lessons, diction, acting, and contemporary commercial ensembles and labs. Additionally, she successfully manages a thriving private voice studio and regularly conducts guest lectures about expanding one's presence through effective utilization of social media. Prior to her current positions, she served on the music faculties of Covenant College and Chattanooga State Community College.
Dr. Moore received a Doctorate of Arts in Voice Performance, with a secondary in vocal pedagogy, from the University of Northern Colorado. During her doctoral studies, she was honored as a prestigious Doctoral Fellow and received the Graduate Dean's Award for Excellence. Additionally, she holds a Master of Music in Voice and Opera Performance from the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, and a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education from Lee University. For more, visit www.caitlinmoore.studio
Contact Info:
Website: www.caitlinmoore.studio
Instagram: @caitlinhmoore
