Presented as part of the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Spring Recital Series. All Killian Hall concerts are livestreamed at this link: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hall
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About the Performer
Theresa Caso-McHugh is a fourth-year undergraduate at MIT studying music and biology. They have been singing for their entire life and it is their greatest passion. They began studying music earnestly in the 5th grade when they joined the New Jersey Conservatory Advanced Choir. After their director Ford Foster recognized a particular talent in them, he invited them to sing with the adult Chamber and Symphonic Choirs, as well as encouraged them to begin studying voice with C. Paige Porter, which they did. They continued to sing with the conservatory and study with Ms. Porter until they entered high school, at which point they began involvement with their school’s Madrigal and Chamber Choirs, as well as the musical theater program, for which they were cast in numerous lead and supporting roles throughout their time there. It was also at this point that they began studying with Hanne Dollase, who they continued to study with until graduating in 2019. In their junior year of high school, they were accepted to participate in the New Jersey All State Choir Festival as a member of the soprano section. In their senior year, they were again accepted to the festival, where they were ranked the second Soprano I. Through this, they competed for and won the 2018 New Jersey Governor’s Award in Vocal Performance.
Since coming to MIT, they have been involved throughout the music department. They are an enthusiastic member of the MIT Chamber Choir. They are invited every semester as a guest vocalist to 21M.011: Introduction to Western Music. They have been involved in the Emerson/Harris Program since their freshman year as a scholar and are delighted to have been honored with a fellowship for the second time this year. Since coming to MIT and joining the Emerson program, they have been studying with Dr. Kerry Deal, who they would like to sincerely thank for their tutelage, guidance, and encouragement. They would also like to sincerely thank Dr. Mi-Eun Kim for her coaching, guidance, and positively brilliant piano collaboration.
Health Policy
As of March 14th, 2022, masks are optional. Event attendees are encouraged to be mindful of others’ risk tolerance and respectful of their personal choices. All event attendees are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted. Tim Tickets are no longer required. For Killian Hall recitals, please use the Building 14 entrance either by the Lewis Music Library or at 160 Memorial Drive. Visitors may also be escorted on campus by anyone with an active MIT ID.
