As director of the university’s Crane Opera Ensemble, she was instrumental in establishing and administering the Dominic J. She has been recognized by the university with its President’s and Chancellor’s awards for excellence in teaching. “I look forward to working with the HGOco team, the HGO family, and the wonderfully diverse communities, schools, and organizations of Houston in continuing HGOco’s rich tradition of community engagement through the art of storytelling with words and music.”Ī distinguished teaching professor at the State University of New York at Potsdam where she has been on the faculty since 1991, Graham has taught courses including Teaching Opera to Children and Opera, Research, and Advocacy. “The opportunity to join this prestigious American opera company is an exciting privilege,” said Graham. We are looking forward to her leadership in helping us forge broader and deeper connections with Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds.” Her wide experience makes her the perfect person to develop programs and partnerships that will serve Houston and the opera field in innovative and exciting ways.”Īdded Judy Agee, chair of the company’s HGOco committee, “Carleen Graham impressed us all with her passion for opera and for communicating with new audiences. “Carleen Graham’s expertise and energy as an innovative educator, administrator, and practitioner of opera will enable her to build on the legacy of Founding Director Sandra Bernhard as HGOco moves into its second decade. “In the short time since its formation HGOco has established a national reputation for creatively collaborating with Houston’s diverse communities and engaging young people with opera,” noted HGO Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers and Managing Director Perryn Leech. The executive search process was guided by Arts Consulting Group. Houston, June 14, 2016- Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has appointed Carleen Graham, an award-winning opera educator, administrator, researcher, and stage director, as director of the company’s community collaboration and education initiative, HGOco.
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