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).
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 Orchestra, Fiona in Brigadoon with Loveland Opera Theatre, and lead vocals with a local Celtic folk band.
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. 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. In 2020, she participated in New England Conservatory's Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop and Online Teaching Technology Workshop as a Lee University Young Alumni Grant Winner. Colorado Mesa University Faculty Development Grant Winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023 attending Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Professional Vocal Pedagogy Workshop and the Summer Vocology Institute at the Utah Center for Vocology and the University of Utah.
Moore holds the position of Assistant Professor of Voice at Colorado Mesa University where she teaches voice and diction for singers and serves as the assistant director for the Commercial Ensemble. Additionally, she manages a thriving private voice studio and regularly conducts guest lectures and masterclasses nationwide. Prior to her current position, she served on the music faculties of Covenant College and Chattanooga State Community College.
Moore received a Doctorate of Arts in Vocal Performance, with a secondary in vocal pedagogy, from the University of Northern Colorado. During her doctoral studies, she was honored as a prestigious UNC Doctoral Fellow and received the UNC Graduate Dean's Citation 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 in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Lee University.
Caitlin Moore's Curriculum Vitae