Conservatory News

This semester, pianist and conductor Howard Watkins will join the faculty of the Bard Conservatory Vocal Arts Program as an instructor in Opera Studies. Mr. Watkins brings to the graduate voice students his wealth of experience as a pianist, vocal coach, and conductor at the highest of professional levels. A long-time member of the Metropolitan Opera staff, he has worked at some of the most famous musical institutions in the world and performed with many of the leading vocal artists of our time. His musical gifts are only matched by his dedication to teaching, and by his collegial spirit.