Kristin Symes, B.A, Vocologist
​Empathy.Developer.Positivity.Learner.Input

Photo Credit: Ana Maria Gach (Singapore)

EDUCATION

• Luther College (USA) - Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music, Minor in K-12 Vocal Music Education
• Iowa State Board of Education License (USA) - K-12 Vocal Music Education Licensure
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (Australia) - Provisionally Registered Teacher
• Lamar University (USA) - Graduate Certificate in Vocology
• Baldwin Wallace University (USA) - Level I Certification Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• PAVA (Pan-American Vocology Association) - Associate Member
• NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) 
• ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing)
• AVA (Australian Voice Association) Member
  

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

• Gold First Prize Winner - Prima Artists Music Competition New York City, USA
• Second Prize Winner - Zhongsin International Music Competition
• Fourth Place Diploma - International Delphic Games Competition Russia
• Weston Noble Music Scholarship Recipient, Luther College
• John and Ruth Monson Scholarship Recipient, Luther College
• NATS (National Association for Teachers of Singing) Semi-finalist and Finalist
• Luther College Concerto Competition Semi-finalist
• Luther College Brudos Prize Semi-Finalist​

Kristin Symes, a native of Wisconsin, USA, has been noted for her “silvery, soft, almost soubrette-like soprano” tone. She is a graduate of Luther College where she received cum laude in voice and music education and studied under Dr. David Judisch, Dr. Jessica Paul, and Weston Noble. In Singapore, she studied under Ms. Alexandra Novicova and Ms. Lorraine N Jones Marenzi.

​Ms. Symes was a prize winner in the International Delphic Games in Russia, the Zhongsin International Music Competition and invited to perform in the winner’s concert at Carnegie Hall, New York City, winning Gold First Prize in the Prima Artists Music Competition. 

Ms. Symes’ remarkable versatility enables her to produce compelling performances of both operatic and oratorio repertoire. She sang with L’Arietta Opera in the contemporary triple bill show Operacalypse Now as principal soprano roles. She made her professional operatic debut in the role of Musetta with the Singapore Lyric Opera’s 2010 production of La Boheme. Other roles include, Anna from Die Fledermaus and Valencienne from The Merry Widow. Equally successful as a concert singer, Ms. Symes has been soprano soloist in such works as Hadyn’s Nelson Mass, Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de Confessore, Faure’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, and Rutter’s Magnificat. Ms. Symes performed a World Premiere work by Singaporean Composer Mr. Lee Yuk Chuan at the Victoria Concert Hall May 2016 and March 2019. Most recently, she performed with L’Arietta Opera in the final showcase at NUS Yong Siew Toh Conservatory “Teaching And Artistry Voice Pedagogy” Conference 2019.  

As well as being a vocalist, Ms. Symes has adjudicated vocal competitions, held masterclasses and conducted choirs and orchestras at international and local schools and universities. 

EXPERIENCE 

Having lived in Singapore for 16 years, Ms. Symes taught Middle School Grade 6-8 Choir and Elementary Grade K-5 General Music. Ms. Symes also engaged in many professional singing performance opportunities in the region. Most recently, Ms. Symes resides in Australia teaching voice and vocology. ​

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