Gwendolyn Coleman

About

Gwendolyn M. Coleman (formerly Coleman Detwiler) is a soprano and Professor of Voice at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). She is a teacher and artist of international reputation, with music critics praising her voice for its "divine beauty" with "sparkling coloratura" and "impressive high-flying top notes." As a performer, she has been featured in solo concert work with major American orchestras including the New York, San Francisco, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Denver, Portland, and Buffalo orchestras, among others. She made her European debut as the soprano soloist for the Klassiche Musikfest in Austria. Her extensive opera repertoire includes roles such as Gilda in Rigoletto, Adele in Die Fledermaus, and the title role in Cendrillon. Dr. Coleman has been recognized as an award-winning teacher of voice and opera. Her students have been invited to study at elite training programs including the San Francisco-Merola Program, Santa Fe Opera Program, Chautauqua Opera Program, AIMS, SongFest, and the Aspen Opera Program. Her students are performing operatic and musical theater repertoire around the world and on Broadway. Prior to her current appointment at CCM, Dr. Coleman served at the State University of New York at Fredonia. She has also taught at prominent summer music programs including SongFest at Colburn in Los Angeles, the Vianden International Music Festival in Luxembourg, and the CCM Spoleto Festival in Italy.

Education & Qualifications

BA and BM from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; MM from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; DMA from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Teaching Styles