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Laurie Middaugh

Photo of Dr. MiddaughLaurie Middaugh has had a long association with the University of Montevallo Community School of Music beginning with taking lessons in what was then called the Preparatory Division, with Ms. Sandra Nelson, a member of the Davis Piano Quartet. Laurie went on to earn both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in piano performance from the University of Montevallo; studying with Ms. Joan Cowan and Dr. Anthony Pattin. She earned the Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Alabama studying piano with Mrs. Amanda Penick. Dr. Middaugh has an avid interest in contemporary and collaborative music of all kinds. She has served as staff accompanist at the University of Montevallo for the past fourteen years collaborating for student, faculty, and guest artist recitals, operas, revues, and musical theater productions . Dr. Middaugh also serves as Music Director for the Division of Theater, and teaches classes in both the music and theater departments. Dr. Middaugh has collaborated with area professionals, worked with the Opera Birmingham, regional Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions, the Alabama Symphony, and Alabama Ballet. Laurie is also organist and choir director at the Anglican Church of the Holy Comforter in Montevallo. Dr. Middaugh lives in Montevallo with her husband, Bennie Middaugh, three cats, and two dogs.