Dr. Gerald Moore

Professor

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Biography

Gerald Martin Moore is a renowned pedagogue in voice and opera, currently serving as the Director of Yale Opera and Coordinator of Vocal Studies at the Yale School of Music since 2020. With a deep passion for teaching voice, he emphasizes fostering healthy vocal techniques tailored to each student, grounded in the traditions of 19th-century masters and enhanced by modern voice science and physiology. An internationally recognized expert, Moore has worked as a vocal consultant for prestigious opera productions including the Glyndebourne Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, and La Scala, collaborating with esteemed artists such as Renée Fleming and Elina Garanca. He has provided master classes for various prominent programs and institutions, including the Merola Opera Program and the Los Angeles Opera Young Artist Program. Moore is also known for his work as a collaborative artist in opera, film, and television, and serves as a regular host for the Metropolitan Opera Quiz. In 2024, he was featured in a recital alongside soprano Erin Morley at the Kennedy Center, celebrating the launch of an album titled Rose Bloom. Moore continues to inspire a new generation of singers through his dedication to vocal pedagogy and performance excellence.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.