Pianist Kevin Murphy, a leading figure in the world of classical vocal music, has served as director of coaching and music administration for Indiana University Opera Theater and professor of practice at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music since 2011. He recently joined Professor Anne Epperson at the Jacobs School of Music in creating a new Collaborative Piano Program. In 2011, he was appointed Director of the Program for Singers at Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, and 2013-2014 marked his first season as Artistic Consultant for the Tucson Desert Song Festival. Previously, Murphy was director of music administration and casting advisor at the New York City Opera (2008-2012) and director of musical studies at the Opéra National de Paris (2006-2008).