Background
West, Kathryn Marie was born on April 15, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Harry Allen and Mabel Agnes Strait.
West, Kathryn Marie was born on April 15, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Harry Allen and Mabel Agnes Strait.
Student Central Michigan University, 1952-1955, Eastern Michigan University, 1979-1981, Washtenaw Community College, 1988-1994.
Professional accompanist Ann Arbor (Michigan) Civic Theatre. Professional accompanist Gilbert and Sullivan Society University Michigan, professional accompanist Summer Theater, 1965-1972, secretary Office of President Ann Arbor, 1976-1977, executive secretary, 1978-1983, secretary Law School, 1984-1999. Professional accompanist Comic Opera Guild, 1983, 86-92, Outloud Chorus, 1997—2002, Choral Connection, 1998—2007, In Harmony, since 2007.
Duo pianist with Naomi Donaldson, 1970—1976, with Margaret Bond, 1972—1985. Concert pianist, Kansas City, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan. Keyboard player WCC Senior Citizens Jazz Combo, 1989—1994, Eclectics, 1994—2002.
Organist, choir director 1st Congressional Church, Chelsea, Michigan, 1987—1994. Organist St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, since 2001.
Married David Roche West, June 11, 1955 (divorced 1989). Children: Julie, Martha, Nancy, Jean, Mark. Life partner Allan G. Feldt, 1994.