Mary Trotter, piano
Known for her lyrical and expressive sound, pianist Mary J. Trotter has been called a 'poet at the piano'. She delights in the intersection of text and melody and is in high demand as a collaborative artist. As a performer, scholar, and educator, Mary is committed to telling stories of our common humanity. Always excited to share about her research discoveries, she has presented her work at such institutions as Yale University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Colorado State University, Northern Arizona University, University of St. Thomas, Gonzaga University, and Southwest Baptist University. Recent seasons have included multiple performances of her lecture-recital entitled I, Too, Sing America: the friendship and collaboration of Margaret Bonds and Langston Hughes.
Originally from Snohomish, WA, Mary holds a B.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Whitworth University, an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying from Peabody Conservatory, and a D.M.A. in Collaborative Piano and Coaching from the University of Minnesota, and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Arkansas Tech University. When not at a keyboard or in a classroom, she can be found reading poetry while wandering in the mountains.
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