Caroline Helton
About
Dr. Caroline Helton is a Clinical Professor of Music in the Department of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, where she has been teaching since Fall 2000. Described as displaying "masterful" artistry with a "clear, bell-like soprano," Dr. Helton is a pedagogue, performer, and researcher. She completed her doctoral work at the University of Michigan in 1998. As a concert and recording artist, Dr. Helton specializes in bringing to light newly rediscovered repertoire by Jewish composers whose lives were affected by World War II. Along with pianist Dr. Kathryn Goodson, she has recorded three compact discs of rare song repertoire by Italian Jewish composers from the first half of the twentieth century. Dr. Helton is a tireless advocate for integrating the canon of American vocal music to reflect and respect its true diversity. Since 2004, she has collaborated with Dr. Emery Stephens on "Singing Down the Barriers," using art songs by African American composers to facilitate difficult racial conversations with voice students nationwide.
Education & Qualifications
Doctor of Musical Arts from University of Michigan (1998). Clinical Professor of Music (Musical Theatre) at University of Michigan. Affiliate of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.