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The American soprano, Kynesha (Kay) Dawn Paterson, obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee (1995-1999); and her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music (1999-2003). She also attended Pre-medical studies courses (Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, with Laboratory) at Harvard Extension School - Health Careers Program (2006-2008). Her voice teachers have included: Dana Lynne Varga (current), Elizabeth Phinney, Frank Kelley, Robert Honeysucker.
Kynesha Patterson is a classical soprano based in Boston. Equally comfortable on operatic and concert stages, with a specialty in early music, Patterson has been praised as being a "delight" (Boston Musical Intelligencer) and hailed as "a soulful highlight" (Boston Classical Review). She currently performs with Boston Lyric Opera, Odyssey Opera, Emmanuel Music and Cantata Singers. Past engagements include appearances with Boston Ballet, Connecticut Early Music Festival, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Andover Choral Society, North End Music & Performing Arts Center, Opera Providence, Masterworks Chorale and Back Bay Chorale.
Kynesha Patterson is also creator and host of the YouTube channel, The Organized Soprano which produces short films about home organizing, homemaking, and life as a classical singer. Her home organizing advice has appeared in publications, daytime television and conferences including Better Homes & Gardens, Consumer Reports, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal & BuzzFeed. www.theorganizedsoprano.com. She currently lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. |
