Kayleigh Sprouse
Soprano Kayleigh Sprouse (she/her) finds artistic expression and liberty in both solo and ensemble performance. She received her Bachelor of Music at Christopher Newport University under Dr. Rachel Holland. During her studies, she performed Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, was a featured soloist in Bach’s Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir under the direction of Dr. John Irving, and won the CNU Aria/Concerto Competition with Handel’s Piangero, la sorte mia. She also performed at the historic Bruton Parish Episcopal Church under the direction of Rebecca Davy as a featured soloist in Charpentier’s Magnificat in G and Purcell’s O sing unto the Lord a new song. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at Peabody Conservatory under Ah Young Hong. Kayleigh actively performs with Peabody’s NEXT Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Beth Willer, where she has been a featured soloist for Saariaho’s Nuits, adieux, Ives’ Psalm 90, and has performed in various chamber ensemble groups.
Kayleigh is also an active teacher and pedagogue, currently teaching with the intent to provide each student with the skills they need to approach each song from an artistic and creative perspective. As a recent recipient of Peabody’s Launch Grant, Kayleigh aims to incorporate her pedagogical research into the voice studio and beyond.