Katherine Palumbo is a pianist, vocalist and Alexander Technique teacher. She earned her degree in piano performance from Bucknell University where she studied with Barry Hannigan. Specializing in the performance of contemporary music, Palumbo has premiered works by notable composers such as Chris Catone, David Vayo, Mark Fromm, Federico Garcia, Nathan Hall, Matthew Heap, Robert Morris, Lawrence Moss, James Romig, Scott Steele and David Bennett Thomas. She is cofounder and pianist for both the Khasma Piano Duo and the Trillium Ensemble. Albums with these new-music ensembles include Switchback, Time Seems to Pass, and Silent Spring and are available on Amazon, iTunes, and Bandcamp. Recent performances include a tour with Khasma in 2020 of music by French composers Boulez, Debussy, and Messiaen, and a solo program of works by Bonds, Catone, Duckworth, Ginastera, Jolas, and Romig.
Palumbo received her Alexander Technique teaching certificate from the Philadelphia School of the Alexander Technique in 2015. As an Alexander Technique teacher, she cares deeply about helping people learn how to move with more efficiency and ease. Palumbo has taught Alexander Technique courses for musicians at West Virginia University and has given workshops at the Boulder Youth Orchestra, Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Freedom to Make Music Conference, Knox College, Bucknell University, American University, and Pittsburgh Piano Teachers Association. She currently teaches the Alexander Technique to students at the Pittsburgh School for Massage Therapy and from her home piano studio in Pittsburgh, PA.
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CONTACT: katiepalumbo510@gmail.com
EVENTS
8/4/22 — Alexander Technique workshop | Contemporary Youth Orchestra
3/3/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Light Recital Hall
3/4/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Knox College | Kresge Recital Hall
3/6/23 - 3/7/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Featured Artists at Western Illinois University New Music Festival | COFAC Recital Hall
3/18/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Ball State University Festival of New Music | Sursa Hall
3/22/23 | 3:00PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Duquesne University | PNC Recital Hall
TBA — more Khasma Piano Duo 10th anniversary tour dates!
RECORDINGS
Palumbo received her Alexander Technique teaching certificate from the Philadelphia School of the Alexander Technique in 2015. As an Alexander Technique teacher, she cares deeply about helping people learn how to move with more efficiency and ease. Palumbo has taught Alexander Technique courses for musicians at West Virginia University and has given workshops at the Boulder Youth Orchestra, Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Freedom to Make Music Conference, Knox College, Bucknell University, American University, and Pittsburgh Piano Teachers Association. She currently teaches the Alexander Technique to students at the Pittsburgh School for Massage Therapy and from her home piano studio in Pittsburgh, PA.
SHORT BIO (139 Words)
LONG BIO (238 Words)
HIGH-QUALITY COLOR PHOTO
HIGH-QUALITY BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO
CONTACT: katiepalumbo510@gmail.com
EVENTS
8/4/22 — Alexander Technique workshop | Contemporary Youth Orchestra
3/3/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Light Recital Hall
3/4/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Knox College | Kresge Recital Hall
3/6/23 - 3/7/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Featured Artists at Western Illinois University New Music Festival | COFAC Recital Hall
3/18/23 | 7:30PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Ball State University Festival of New Music | Sursa Hall
3/22/23 | 3:00PM — Khasma Piano Duo | Duquesne University | PNC Recital Hall
TBA — more Khasma Piano Duo 10th anniversary tour dates!
RECORDINGS
