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Katherine Rohwer is currently pursuing a DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Michigan, studying under Dr. Eugene Rogers. Additionally, she serves as Lecturer of Choral Music at Eastern Michigan University where she conducts the treble ensembles, EMU Vision and Voices EMU. Katherine earned degrees in Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance from Western Michigan University and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from U-M.
While at U-M, Katherine has served as the opera chorus master, music director of Out of the Blue, and conductor of Orpheus Singers. She currently serves as the assistant conductor of the Women’s Glee Club and the University Musical Society Choral Union. Previously, she was the Director of Choirs at Stevensville Lakeshore High School, where she led four curricular ensembles, directed the musical theater program, and taught music theory. Ensembles under her direction were honored with performances at the American Choral Directors Association Michigan State Conference and the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. Katherine was selected as the R.J. Johnson Distinguished Educator in 2019 by Lakeshore Public Schools.
An active chorister, Katherine is an alumna of the World Youth Choir, with whom she explored and performed a vast array of musical styles under the direction of renowned conductors, including a performance at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Awards Ceremony. She served as the alto section leader for the World Youth Choir’s 2018 session in China and is a regular member of the international chamber choir, Time Ensemble.
