Katherine Crawford

Katherine Crawford, a warm and versatile mezzo-soprano, holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from St. Olaf College. She enjoys performing in the styles of opera, operetta, oratorio, and musical theater, and is especially interested in contemporary and experimental works. Ms. Crawford has performed with the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company, Skylark Opera, Kansas City Metro Opera, and Kansas City Civic Opera, specializing in comic and light-lyric roles. She currently sings with the Missouri Choral Artists and the GRAMMY®️ Award–winning Kansas City Chorale. As a dedicated church musician, she serves as a cantor and soloist for concert oratorios, weddings, funerals, and religious services for multiple denominations. In addition to performing, Ms. Crawford enjoys helping others explore and realize their vocal potential, and has maintained a private teaching studio since 2003. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, she lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Ms. Crawford is also the owner of clevermezzo communications.