1. Curriculum Vitae
Karen Jepsen
Soprano
Education
Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR
Currently pursuing Bachelors Degree in Contemporary Music, with an emphasis in vocal
performance.
Expected date of graduation: June 2010
Performance Experience
College Ensembles
Early Music Consort soloist 2007/2008
Western Oregon University Concert Choir Soprano & Section Leader 2005-2007
Western Oregon University Chamber Singers Soprano 2005-2007
Percussion Ensemble 2008/2009
Solo/Opera Work
Too Many Sopranos Madame Pompous January 2009
Cendrillon Chorus January 2009
The Stoned Guest by PDQ Bach Carmen Ghia April 2007
A Baroque Odyssey-OTO Rapture July 2006
Long Live Amadeus! Concert
Le Nozze de Figaro Act II Finale partial role-Marcellina March 2006
NATS Cascade Chapter Auditions April 2006
Recitals, Special Presentations
Concerto Competition Winners June 5th
, 2009
with WOU Symphony
Honors Recitals vocalist May 2006-2009
Academic Excellence Showcase Soloist May 30, 2006
Accompanist
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir
Academic Excellence Showcase Concerto Competition Winners May 28, 2009

2. Awards
Marv & Rindi Ross Music Scholarship 2009/2010
Concerto Competition Winner vocalist February 19th
, 2009
Junior Recital Award 2007/2008
Outstanding Female Vocalist Western Oregon University 2006/2007
Music Department Scholarship 2006-2008
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Master Classes
The Complete Singer Training Series with Ann Baltz November, 2009 SOU
Opera Theater of Oregon Master Class series 2004/2005
Awards
Concerto Competition Winner vocalist February 19th
, 2009
Junior Recital Award 2007/2008
Outstanding Female Vocalist Western Oregon University 2006/2007
Music Department Scholarship 2006-2008
Academic Excellence Scholarship 2005/2006
Other Experience
Independence Riverfront Music & Movies Summer Series Intern 2009
• Attended committee planning meetings
• Collected prize donations for raffle and contests
• Created web presence for series
• Gathered volunteers and non-profit vendors
Assistant Stage Manager –“No Frills Revue” WOU Jan. 2009-April 2009
• Attended daily rehearsals and took notes during rehearsals and posted them on an online
blog for cast and crew to review.
• Assisted with props and costume management
• Worked with Stage Manager and Director on scheduling and production
Summer Conference Assistant University Housing Summer 2008
• Coordinated programs for Summer School Students
• Assisted in Checkouts and Check-ins for over 20 Conference Groups on the University
Campus
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss planning, upcoming conferences and assessment of
individual and team efforts
Database Entry University Advancement Current
• Assisted in updating University database
• Thorough knowledge of Viking Database program

3. Usher/Stage Manager/Ticket Sales WOU Music Department Current
• Set up stage for concerts, including lighting
• Handled ticket sales at guest artist concerts
• Assisted student, faculty and guest performers with concert and performance needs.
PDQ Bach’s The Stoned Guest WOU Campus (Independent Project) April 2006
• Performer, Assistant Director, Props & Costumes
• Coordinated with director for scheduling, staging, and budgeting for independent
performance
• Assisted in public relations and community outreach
Office Assistant Student Enrichment Program -WOU May 2006-Dec. 2007
• Managed front reception desk: scheduling appointments, phone calls, general inquiries
about program and interacted with students and faculty.
• Assisted office coordinator in updating the participant database
• Created visuals for upcoming events and activities
Fundraising Coordinator WOU Chamber Singers 2006/2007
• Led fundraising efforts for trip to New York City and Carnegie Hall
• Fundraisers included; raffle ticket sales, silent auction and catered dinner and
performance.
Counselor/Instructor at Camp CrescendoBrooks, OR July 2006
• Counselor of 14 female middle school students in a cabin.
• Attended daily activities with campers including eating meals together and making sure
they were on time to individual classes
• Gave group piano lessons to beginning piano students
Voice Instructors
Dr. Kevin Helppie, Amy Chisholm, Dr. Solveig Holmquist, Kristine Armetta, Brian Swingle,
Tim Russell, Amy Russell-Cathey.
Piano Instructors
Dr. Diane Baxter, Gordon Lee, Dolores Moffett.
Percussion Instructors
Jason Palmer