Dr. Mary Trotter
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC
BIOGRAPHY
Known for her lyrical and expressive sound, coach-accompanist Mary J. Trotter has been called a 'poet at the piano'. She delights in the intersection of text and
melody and is in high demand as a collaborative artist. In recent seasons, she performed
Schumann's Dichterliebe with the internationally renowned Cantus Vocal Ensemble and served as guest pianist
with the Spokane (WA) based Kantorei Choir in their program entitled Spokane Mid-Winter, featuring Morten Lauridsen's Mid-Winter Songs as well as premieres of works by Spokane-area composers.
As a performer, scholar, and educator, Mary is committed to telling stories of our
common humanity. Always excited to share about her research discoveries, she has presented
her work at such institutions as Yale University, Colorado State University, Northern
Arizona University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of St. Thomas,
Gonzaga University, and Southwest Baptist University. Recent seasons have included
multiple performances of her lecture-recital entitled I, Too, Sing America: the friendship and collaboration of Margaret Bonds and Langston
Hughes.
Originally from Snohomish, WA, Mary has served as pianist for state, regional, and
national ACDA and NATS events and is also on the faculty of the Schmidt Vocal Institute.
When not at a keyboard or in the classroom, she can be found reading poetry while
wandering in the mountains.
EDUCATION HISTORY
BA - Whitworth University
MM - Peabody Conservatory
DMA - University of Minnesota
Recently Taught Courses
- MUS 1201 - APPL MUSIC/PIANO
- MUS 1202 - APPL MUSIC/PIANO
- MUS 1440 - PIANO PROFICIENCY
- MUS 1441 - CLASS PIANO I
- MUS 1441 - CLASS PIANO III
- MUS 2003 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
- MUS 3201 - APPL MUSIC/PIANO
- MUS 3202 - APPL MUSIC/PIANO
