Paula Ring Zerkle
About
Dr. Paula Ring Zerkle is a Professor of Music and Director of Vocal Music at Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where she has taught since 1994. She conducts multiple vocal ensembles including the University Choir, Chorale, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, and Vocalis, a distinguished a cappella ensemble. Dr. Zerkle teaches conducting and musicianship to all music students and serves as faculty advisor to Delta Omicron honors fraternity. She is an accomplished clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for choral festivals, competitions, and workshops throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Before joining Moravian, she held teaching positions at Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho and Mount Union College in Ohio. Dr. Zerkle holds memberships in the American Choral Directors Association, College Music Society, International Alliance for Women in Music, International Federation for Choral Music, and the Music Educators National Conference.
Education & Qualifications
B.A. in Music and French from UC Berkeley; M.M. in Choral Conducting from SUNY at Stony Brook; M.M. in Orchestral Conducting from SUNY at Stony Brook; D.M. in Choral Music from Indiana University