Dr. Thomas Harper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Harper is an Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Washington's School of Music. He specializes in Vocal Performance and teaches courses such as Diction and Art-Song Repertoire. Throughout his career, he has performed in opera houses and concert halls across Europe and the Americas, including notable venues such as the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Dallas Opera. Harper has an extensive repertoire, having performed over fifty roles, including 'Duke' in Rigoletto and 'Rodolfo' in La Bohème. He has gained acclaim for his interpretations, notably in the Naxos recording of Franz Schreker’s opera Der Ferne Klang. Harper has also recorded for the Arte Nova label and is known for his performance of Gustav Mahler’s Lied von der Erde with the Irish National Orchestra. His expertise and experience contribute significantly to the voice program at the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Courses

MUSIC 326 Repertoire MUSIC 461 Advanced Vocal Repertoire: Nineteenth-Century Art Songs

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.