Hi, I’m Kathryn Oettel, a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and experience in opera and musical theatre. I’ve performed in numerous opera scenes and stage productions, building strong ensemble skills and a love for storytelling through song. I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and fellow artists to bring vibrant characters to life. I’m always excited to add new repertoire and grow as a performer.

Kathryn Oettel

Hi, I’m Kathryn Oettel, a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and experience in opera and musical theatre. I’ve performed in numerous opera scenes and stage productions, building strong ensemble skills and a love for storytelling through song. I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and fellow artists to bring vibrant characters to life. I’m always excited to add new repertoire and grow as a performer.

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Hi, I’m Kathryn Oettel, a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and experience in opera and musical theatre. I’ve performed in numerous opera scenes and stage productions, building strong ensemble skills and a love for storytelling through song.

I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and fellow artists to bring vibrant characters to life. I’m always excited to add new repertoire and grow as a performer.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Chorus member at Hansel and Gretel (Children's Chorus)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Participated as chorus member in the children's chorus for the opera Hansel and Gretel.
Chorus member at Don Giovanni
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Chorus member in Don Giovanni.
Chorus member at Tales of Hoffmann
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Chorus member in Tales of Hoffmann.
Chorus member at Turandot (Children's Chorus)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Chorus member in Turandot's children's chorus.
Chorus member at La Bohème
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Chorus member in La Bohème.
Blonda at The Abduction of the Seraglio (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Role Blonda in The Abduction of the Seraglio as part of opera scenes.
Chorus member at Mefistofele (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Chorus member in Mefistofele.
Miss Titmouse at Too Many Sopranos (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Role Miss Titmouse in Too Many Sopranos.
Adele at Die Fledermaus (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Role Adele in Die Fledermaus.
Juno at Orpheus and the Underworld (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Role Juno in Orpheus and the Underworld.
Musetta at La Bohème (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Role Musetta in La Bohème (Opera Scenes).
Chorus Member at Othello (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Chorus member in Othello.
Orphan #1 at Der Rosenkavalier (Opera Scenes)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Role Orphan #1 in Der Rosenkavalier (Opera Scenes).
Postulant at The Sound of Music
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Role of a postulant in The Sound of Music.
Lady Lucille at Once Upon a Mattress
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Role Lady Lucille in Once Upon a Mattress.
Fairy Godmother at Cinderella
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Role Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
Choir member at Nooksack Valley Middle School Choir
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Member of Nooksack Valley Middle School Choir.
Treble Choir member at Nooksack Valley Treble Choir
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Member of Nooksack Valley Treble Choir.
Member at Valley Voices
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Member of Valley Voices.
Advanced Treble Chorus member at WWU Advanced Treble Chorus
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Member of WWU Advanced Treble Chorus.
Concert Choir member at WWU Concert Choir
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Member of WWU Concert Choir.
Soloist at Solo/Ensemble Contest
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Soloist in Solo/Ensemble contest.
District Champion at Solo/Ensemble Contest
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
District Champion in Solo/Ensemble contest.
State Participant at Solo/Ensemble Contest
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
State participant.
Alternate State Participant at Solo/Ensemble Contest
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Alternate State Participant.
Concerto Competition at Concerto Competition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Participation in Concerto Competition.
Aria Competition, 3rd place at Aria Competition
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
3rd place in Aria Competition.
Cabaret performer at NVHS Spring Cabaret
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Performer at NVHS Spring Cabaret.
Soprano soloist at Messiah Sing-Along Service
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Soprano soloist at Messiah Sing-Along Service.
Performer at Music in the Valley Concert
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Performer at Music in the Valley Concert.
Soprano at Senior Soprano Recital
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performer in Senior Soprano Recital.

Education

Bachelor of Music Performance at Western Washington University
May 20, 2026 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Concentration for Voice
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment