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Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim is a soprano, choral conductor, and music educator with an international background in performance, conducting, and teaching. She holds master’s degrees in Choral Conducting & Music Education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Vocal Performance from Kyung Hee University in Seoul. She is passionate about helping young singers develop healthy vocal technique, confidence, musical expression, and a lifelong love of music.
Kate Winchester
Kate Winchester, soprano, graduated from Westminster Choir College with an M.M. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, where she studied with Metropolitan Opera alumna Sharon Sweet. She has been teaching for over 15 years and has lived in Austin since 2018; since then she has sent over a dozen students to All-State, with several more placing at Texoma NATS, and one taking first in the nation in his category at the NATS National Student Auditions. A number of her students have pursued collegiate vocal study in education, performance, and musical theatre, and have been admitted to Oberlin, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Marymount Manhattan, and other high-level schools, as well as Texas schools such as UNT, UT Austin, Texas State, and Trinity.
While at Westminster, she was the soprano soloist for the Symphonic Choir in the annually broadcast Readings and Carols concert. She has been a soloist for ensembles in New Mexico, Florida, and Texas, including Panoramic Voices in Austin, where she premiered several new works. She regularly sings with One Ounce Opera and the Inversion Ensemble in Austin and is on the roster for Austin Cantorum. She presently is a staff singer at St. David’s Episcopal Church in downtown Austin.
Andi Cruz
Andi, a voice instructor originally from the Houston area, relocated to Austin where they earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. During their time at university, Andi gained valuable experience performing, directing choirs, and working with children of all ages. They’ve spent the last two years working as a private voice and piano teacher in the Cedar Park area.
As an educator, Andi is dedicated to guiding each student’s musical journey. They emphasize that music should be a joyful and enriching experience that allows students to develop into accomplished musicians in their own unique ways. Their teaching approach focuses on technique and fundamental skills, providing students with a solid foundation to create and appreciate music both inside and outside of their lessons.
For questions or information on financial assistance, please email sarah.kumengi@leanderisd.org.
**If you are in need of financial assistance for private lesson, please reach out to the directors no later than August 10.
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