Kelly Scott

Style: Opera; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Bio:

Kelly Scott is a professional voice teacher, vocal coach, performer, and music director currently residing in Bellefonte, Pa. She is a graduate of the Steinhardt School at New York University holding a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from Wilkes University. Kelly is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), the National Association for Music Educators (NAFME), the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA).

In 2014, Kelly made her debut at Carnegie Hall while performing with New York Lyric Opera singing the role of Juliette in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Less than a year later, Kelly would be seen again with New York Lyric Opera performing the role of La Fée in Massenet's Cendrillon. In 2016, Kelly made her European debut in Salzburg, Austria singing the role of Madame Herz in Mozart's comic opera Der Schauspieldirektor under the direction of Sandra Moon and John Fowler of the Metropolitan Opera. Among Kelly's various opera credits, other previous major theatre credits include Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical the Musical) Mrs. Walker (The Who's Tommy) and Constanze (Amedeaus), all of which were recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for exceptional performances.

Off stage, Kelly is a sought after music director and vocal coach, collaborating with regional and community theaters, local universities, and school districts across Pennsylvania. Notable music directing credits include Ride the Cyclone, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Footloose, Holmes! The Musical (Premier), Mary Poppins, All Shook Up, Legally Blonde, and Willy Wonka.

In 2023, Kelly was named as one of Pennsylvania Business Central's "Foremost Under 40", which aims to highlight the successful careers of emerging leaders across Pennsylvania. In 2024, Kelly was honored with the Joan Frey Boytim Award for Independent Voice Teachers through the National Association of Teachers of Singing, recognizing the top 15 independent voice teachers across the country. Also in 2024, Kelly Scott Studio's received a 1st place recognition of "Best New Business" in State College Magazine. Her students are currently national winners, featured in off-broadway productions and in national tours across the country.

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Voice Type: Soprano

Music Styles Taught: Opera; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I offer lessons in a group environment; I have a wait-list for private lessons; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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