Barbara Lamont

Barbara Lamont is Director of Choral Activities at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She directs all choral ensembles at Southeast and teaches choral techniques, choral literature, and choral conducting.

Dr. Lamont is a summa cum laude graduate of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Music in vocal music education. At Capital, she was a section leader and choral assistant for the Chapel Choir and accompanied extensively. She received her Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Michigan State University. While at MSU, she was a graduate assistant for the Women’s Glee Club and Choral Union, assisted the Women’s Chamber Ensemble and University Chorale, and accompanied voice majors, studio classes, and choral ensembles. Dr. Lamont received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from Texas Tech University. While at Texas Tech, Lamont served as graduate assistant for the Women’s Chorale, Matador Singers, and University Choir, taught undergraduate choral conducting, and accompanied singers and choral ensembles. Her lecture recital and document explored the work of contemporary Irish composer Rhona Clarke.

Dr. Lamont is also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Gus.