Allan, Kathleen, 1989-

Kathleen Allan, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, is a conductor, composer and soprano, rapidly becoming internationally respected for compelling performances and engaging compositions. Her compositions range from intimate songs to larger works for choir and instrumental ensembles. She has a keen interest in contributing to the folk music tradition, both in her compositions and by reviving ancient songs in new arrangements. She has received two Newfoundland and Labrador Arts and Letters Awards (2007 and 2008), and in 2006, her composition for the saxophone quartet won the CBC's contest for young composers. Kathleen is also active as a choral and solo vocalist, having sung the lead role in the North American tour of Stephen Hatfield's chamber opera, Ann and Seamus, in 2007. She is currently studying composition with Stephen Chatman and voice with Bruce Pullan at the University of British Colombia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.