Kate Gardin is a mezzo-soprano from Cincinnati, Ohio studying opera and music education at the College-Conservatory of Music. Kate began studying classical voice after years of studying tuba performance. Entering college as a music education major, Kate instantly developed a passion for choral and new music. Kate has been involved in numerous groups around Cincinnati including Collegium, Vocal Arts Ensemble, and Coro Volante. Kate has also been featured in Die Fledermaus as Prinz Orlovsky in CCM’s Opera D’arte program, and has recently been selected as the mezzo-soprano soloist with the Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas. She is also the choir director at First Presbyterian Church of Glendale. Kate will graduate from CCM with her degree in music education in December of 2019 and plans to pursue a Master of Music degree in Voice Performance.