Kate Duncan
Kate Duncan - Director of Loyola University New Orleans' School of Music and Theatre Professions, Conrad Hilton Endowed Chair in Music Industry Studies, and Associate Professor of Popular and Commercial Music. Overseeing 20+ internationally recognized creative and performing arts degree programs with a student-centered curriculum that blends artistic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial experience.
Kate directs Loyola’s vocal jazz ensemble, Crescent Collective, and teaches courses in commercial music, applied voice, professional development, and artist wellness. A professional member of the Recording Academy, she serves on the Louisiana Music Commission and is a founding board member of Louisiana Music Partners. An advocate for gender equity in the arts, Kate develops university programs supporting women and gender-nonconforming artists and is an active musician, maintaining composing/arranging activities, and regular performances.