About Catherine
I’m so glad you’re here because together we can bring a new world into being! My passion is the creation of music that moves you. My compositions do not avoid the difficulties of life, but you’ll find that my music always has hope embedded within.
Music is transformative — it’s why I write. Composing is my reason to get up in the morning.I love nothing more than to hear from YOU! To know that my music touched you or made you think in a different way. Send me a note!
My art and life intertwine as I seek the extraordinary within the ordinary. Sometimes this means heading out into the street to protest injustice, to continue learning through research, or to work in my garden as I practice deep listening. The themes of my compositions range from intersectional feminism and social justice to female mystics and the environment.
It’s no secret that words are the heart of my vocal compositions. I am especially drawn to texts which speak to discovering the extraordinary within the ordinary — the moments of daily life that we might miss if we’re not listening.
Most people don’t know it all started with a T’ai Chi Chih class I took when I was suffering from postpartum depression. I was so taken with the practice that I became a certified teacher. This joyful practice taught me to connect deeper to myself and the music emerged. I began to hear songs – words and music together. I had been a coder and a science teacher so this was new territory for me. But there was no denying that it was my path so I dug in and started writing and learning.
I hope you’ll stay awhile. Check out my store where you’ll find a variety of music for all levels of choirs, solo voice, and vocal and instrumental ensembles. My Projects page and Blog give you a chance to find out more about what I’m up to and additional ways you can bring my music to your community, school or church.
Have a wonder-filled day!
Catherine
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Critical Acclaim
Interviews
What Does it Mean to Be Inclusive?
I was recently asked to respond to the following questions for an article in the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota's magazine, Star of the North. In your role as a composer and/or conductor, how do you ensure your music is accessible to the...
INTERVIEW: She Rises
by MITCHELL COVINGTON Conductor/Composer In this season of social distancing, I'm offering a series of virtual micro-concerts for anyone to enjoy. Every Wednesday, I’ll post one fine performance of notable music for women’s voices. The selections and performing...
INTERVIEW: Catherine Dalton And Rough Cuts At Nautilus Music-Theater
by Basil Considine - December 14, 2018 in Twin Cities Arts Reader Today, the term “rough cut” generally refers to an early draft of an edit for audio or video recordings. The term, however, comes to us from sewing and cooking, which used the term freely in the 19th...
INTERVIEW: Walking Together – White Bear Magazine Feature
originally featured March 2018 White Bear Lake Magazine Fall music and literary event showcased immigration in Mahtomedi and beyond. Walking Together premiered November 5 at Wildwood Elementary School. This event was the culmination of three years of planning and...