Dr. Karen Click is an accomplished artist based in the beautiful Southwest Florida region. She is a versatile musician with a strong academic background, holding Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees in piano performance from Radford University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. During her time at Radford, Dr. Click received the prestigious Radford University freshman music scholarship, and participated in master classes with renowned musicians Gyorgy Sandor, Enrique Graf, and Leon Bates.

Following her studies, Dr. Click ventured into teaching private piano in Northern Virginia along with several administrative positions in the corporate world. After a successful venture in project management, she returned to academia, and completed her DMA degree in piano performance with academic honors at the University of Miami, under the mentorship of Van Cliburn prize winner, Professor Tian Ying.

Dedicated to music education, Dr. Click has served on the faculties of Messiah University and Lebanon Valley College, and for many years as the Executive Director and piano faculty member at the State Street Academy of Music in Harrisburg, PA. After eleven years in the Central Pennsylvania music community, Dr. Click's musical and academic journey took her to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, where for three years she served as the Assistant Director of the School of Music, contributing to the institution's continued academic and musical excellence.

Beyond her accomplishments in piano, Dr. Click is a talented vocalist who has contributed her voice to many ensembles. She has performed with groups such as the Washington Chorus, the Susquehanna Chorale, and the Wheatland Chorale. She also served as a soprano soloist for the Central PA Oratorio Society, under the baton of conductor and revered choral composer Bob Chilcott, in the performance of his own Requiem.

In 2021, Dr. Click began a new chapter in Southwest Florida, where she was a featured soprano soloist with Choral Artistry during their stirring performance of Considering Matthew Shepherd in the spring of 2022. In 2023 she was appointed as the Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church of Naples, where she takes on the roles of organist, pianist, and Director of the Sanctuary and Bell choirs.

Beyond her musical pursuits, Dr. Click interests include studying Italian, cooking, travel, wine tasting, photography, and spending quality time with her husband and their beloved westie, Sophie.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Choral Festival
Sunday, Nov. 19th, 2023 4:00pm
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg PA
For ticket information: https://www.susquehannachorale.org/performances