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Isaiah Feken

Isaiah Feken

Assistant Professor

David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts

School of Music

Contact Information

Email: ifeken@wcu.edu
Office: 463 Coulter Building
Personal Website:

Biography

A former Patricia and Dr. Carl S Hoveland Opera Fellow, Isaiah Feken is a sought-after teacher and performer across the U.S. Isaiah has appeared with Central City Opera, Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, Des Moines Ballet, Crested Butte Music Festival, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Athens Choral Society, and was an artist in residence with Opera Colorado for their 19-20 and 20-21 seasons. Dr. Feken is also an active researcher; his article, "The Voice Divided," was featured in the Journal of Voice in January 2023. Previously, Dr. Feken was a Teaching Associate of Voice at Drake University and served as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for Drake Opera Theatre. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Feken received his B.M. from the University of Tulsa, later completing his M.M. and D.M.A. at the University of Georgia where he served as a principal baritone for UGA Opera Theatre.

Education

  • DMA, University of Georgia
  • MM, University of Georgia
  • BM, University of Tulsa

Research Interests

Vocal Subcategorization and the Fach System<br>A Psychosomatic model for Vocal Production