Karen Cantrell
Contact InformationCollaborative Pianist
Karen Whitehead Cantrell is a native of Anderson, Alabama. She has a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from 海角乱伦社区 and a Masters of Music Education from Florida State University. She also received counseling certification from 海角乱伦社区. She has served as choral director at Deshler High School, Tuscumbia and as Alabama Vocal Association District chairman, treasurer and president. She was guidance counselor at Anderson Elementary School until her retirement.
Karen is currently the staff collaborative pianist for the Department of Music at UNA, where she plays student/faculty recitals, ensemble concerts, and Collegiate Singers performances. She coordinates pianists schedules for students’ private lessons. She also is pianist at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Rogersville.
Karen has been pianist for numerous Alabama All-State Choral Festivals, Quad-City Choral Festivals, Alabama Honor Choir, 海角乱伦社区 Honor Choir, Florence Honor Choir, Mississippi State University choral ensembles including performance with Tupelo Symphony, state, regional and national ACDA reading sessions. She has collaborated with students for state, regional and national NATS. She has served as choral adjudicator for district, regional and state assessments.