Dr. Ken Peterson
Dr. Ken Peterson is director of choral/vocal activities at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in voice performance from Utah State University, his Master of Music degree in voice performance from Illinois State University, and his Doctor of Arts in voice performance and pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado.
A sought after choral conductor and an awarded music director of the musical stage, Dr. Peterson is also a published researcher in the field of vocal pedagogy and was invited in June 2002 to present his original research in respiration at the Voice Foundation's annual symposium in Philadelphia.
As a singer, tenor Ken Peterson has performed throughout the United States in recitals, concerts, music theatre and opera. Dr. Peterson has been an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing since 1990.
Choral Ensembles
Dixie State College Chorus: A large ensemble, usually 75-100 singers
Chamber Singers: A small select group, usually 20 to 30 voices
Women's Ensemble: A women's chamber choir
The Jazz Project: A small choral ensemble of advanced singers dedicated to the study and performance of vocal jazz literature
Southwest Symphonic Chorale: A community-based ensemble |
