Kathleen (Kathy) Otterson leads the Adult Choir.  Kathy is a career teacher, singer, and conductor: having taught instrumental music in Madison and Milwaukee; and since 1995, voice lessons to students of all ages in her home studio. She served for six years on the voice faculty at UW-Oshkosh and retired in 2022 from Edgewood College after 20 years as vocal instructor and choral director.

Kathy founded and directs the Artemis Ensemble - an adult treble choir that performs annually at Madison’s LunART Festival; has sung with The Madison Choral Project, UW Opera, and Madison Savoyards, and currently sings with the Isthmus Vocal Ensemble. She is honored to have received the 2023 Madison Youth Choirs “Carrel Pray Music Educator” award, given annually to “an individual who has made a difference through their teaching.” Kathy is also Artistic Director of Madison’s annual Bach Around the Clock Festival.

Kathy served as Worship and Music Director at Christ Presbyterian Church 2001-2023, before coming to Midvale in the fall of 2023 to serve as Director of Adult Choir.