Kara
Piatt

Kara Piatt
(She/Her) Kara Piatt is a conductor, pianist, singer, arranger, and vocal coach whose primary interest is exploring and improving orchestral culture. She pursues and curates projects that engage with expanding access to classical music through community outreach. Kara aims to be a leader of change in the classical music industry and is completing her Doctoral Degree at the Arizona State University to further this dream.
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Kara Piatt

 

Born and raised in Arizona, Kara Piatt is an accomplished conductor, pianist, and singer. One unique opportunity in her undergraduate degree to accompany, coach, and conduct “The Magic Flute” led Kara to pursue her new-found curiosity and passion for conducting through the completion of her Masters Degree in Orchestral Conducting at the Cincinnati Conservatory.

Her passion for music and education has started Kara on a journey to make conducting education and classical music performances more accessible. She hopes to further this journey through interesting and innovative projects during her Doctoral Degree and professional engagements.

 

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Experience

Tempe, AZ

Conducting Teacher

2021 - Present

Freelance Conductor

2021 - Present
Conduct for multiple inter-disciplinary recitals and concerts with colleagues and peers in the Tempe community.

Conductor, ASU Studio Orchestra

2021 - Present

Orchestral Conducting TA

2021 - Present

Assistant Conductor-ASU Symphony Orchestra

2021 - Present

Assistant Conductor-ASU Philharmonia

2021 - 2022

Conducting Fellow

2022 - 2022

Conductor-CCM Opera

2021 - 2021

Conductor-CCM Ballet

2021 - 2021

Pianist-CCM Studio Orchestra

2019 - 2021

Orchestral Conducting TA

2019 - 2021

Conductor-CCM Studio Orchestra

2019 - 2021

Assistant Conductor-CCM Concert Orchestra

2019 - 2021

Opera Coach

2019 - 2021

Assistant Conductor-CCM Philharmonia

2019 - 2021

Conducting Fellow-Opera Bootcamp

2017 - 2018
Miami Beach, FL

Conducting Fellow

2019 - 2019
Flagstaff, AZ

Assistant Music Director-The Magic Flute

2018 - 2018

Pianist-Shrine of the Ages Choir

2017 - 2018

Pianist-Jazz Madrigal Festival

2016 - 2018

Pianist-Men's Chorale

2016 - 2017

Pianist-Women's Chorale

2015 - 2016

Freelance Pianist

2015 - 2019

Conducting Fellow

2017 - 2017

Expertise

Industry

Opera

Orchestra