About

Katherine Foxall is a classical soprano based in Manchester and South Wales and is currently studying in the School of Vocal Studies and Opera at the Royal Northern College of Music. She was born in Connecticut, USA, and raised in Swansea, Wales. While music has always been a significant part of Katherine's life, she believes that her move to Wales, the land of song, made her fall in love with it.

During her formative years in Swansea, Katherine gained her first experiences in the music industry as a member of various youth theatre groups. Musical theatre was and still is a considerable passion in Katherine's life, with her repertoire still consisting of many musical theatre classics. While in school, Katherine competed in numerous school-led Eisteddfods and won with performances of musical theatre and Welsh songs.

It was only when she began at Gower College Swansea (GCS) in 2021 that Katherine's music career truly began. She was under the tutelage of opera singer Stephanie Smith, which was her introduction to classical singing. In her first year, Katherine did many small performances as a soloist in churches across Swansea, as well as with GCS. These experiences solidified her desire to pursue a career in music. From 2022 to 2023, Katherine was taught by Linda Kitchen. Under her guidance and mentorship, Katherine's auditions for conservatoires the following academic year resulted in Katherine accepting a place at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Early on in her second year at GCS, Katherine performed as a soloist in various concert venues, including the Taliesin Arts Centre and the Swansea Arena. Then, from 2023 - 2025, Katherine was a member of Loud Applause Rising Stars. With the organisation, she had the opportunity to perform in many LARS events across South Wales, as well as the 2023 Dinas Powys Music Festival.

Katherine began her training at the Royal Northern College of Music in September 2023, where she is currently in her second year of a bachelor degree in music. She is taught by Sarah Rhodes and explores a wide range of classical repertoire.

Achievements

Dunvant Male Voice Choir Singer of the Year Competition

Katherine is the 2022 Dunvant Male Voice Choir Singer of the Year and recipient of the Dunvant Male Voice Choir Singer of the Year award. As part of winning this competition, Katherine became a soloist for the Dunvant Male Voice Choir tour of Wales in 2024, her first performance being in the prestigious St. David's Cathedral and her second in the Brangwyn Hall.

Urdd Eisteddfod

In the 2023 Urdd Eisteddfod, Katherine appeared on S4C and won the Olwyn Phillps Scholarship and the Melbourne Welsh Chapel Donation (awarded for the most promising soloist between the ages 15 and 19) while competing in the under 19's women's solo competition.

Previous Affiliations

Gower College Swansea (GCS), 2021 - 2023

Katherine studied A-levels at GCS for two years, achieving three A's in Music, Drama, and Business.

Swansea Philharmonic Choir (SPC), 2021 - 2023

While a choral scholar at SPC, Katherine was given the opportunity to perform in many significant concerts. A highlight from her time in the choir being the 2022 Swansea Festival Concert for the Queen's Jubilee, where, alongside the British Sinfonietta, the SPC performed an original work written and conducted by Sir Karl Jenkins.

National Youth Choir Wales (NYCW), 2022 - 2024

While a member of the NYCW, Katherine attended three choir residencies, and has performed in venues such as Llandaff Cathedral, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Prichard-Jones Hall, and St. David's Cathedral.

Loud Applause Rising Stars (LARS), 2023 - 2024

While a member of LARS, Katherine performed in many LARS events across South Wales, giving her the opportunity to showcase her repertoire and go on to perform as a soloist in concert across Wales and England.