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Laurie
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. |