Sean Stephenson

Style: Pop; Opera; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Title: Assistant Professor of Music

Bio:

Sean Robert Stephenson, tenor, is a lifelong performer whose career has spanned the genres of jazz, musical theatre, a cappella, choral, and his greatest musical passions: opera and early music. Combined with a teaching career that has been evolving for over ten years, Sean feels at home teaching most singing styles to all ages. As a singing professional, Sean has populated ensembles and opera companies throughout the Midwest, Colorado, and the west coast. Recent performances include the following roles: Don Basilio (Le Nozze di Figaro) with Boulder Symphony, Tonio (Daughter of the Regiment) with Opera Fort Collins, Slender (The Merry Wives of Windsor) with Loveland Opera Theatre, Candide (Candide) with UNC Opera Theatre, and Monostatos (Die Zauberflöte) with Arapahoe Philharmonic. Other notable appearances include tenor soloist in Bach’s B Minor Mass with the American Bach Soloists, soloist in Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with the UNC Combined Choirs and Orchestra, soloist in CPE Bach’s Magnificat with the musicians of Boulder’s First United Methodist Church, and all of J.S. Bach’s major works with Colorado Bach Ensemble. Upcoming engagements include tenor soloist in the Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio and a recital of music that features the evolution of the keyboard.

Sean holds the Doctor of Arts in voice performance from the University of Northern Colorado. When not engaged in music or teaching, Sean enjoys the outdoors, exercise, reading, gardening, studying the French language, and the art of coffee making. Sean is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he leads the voice area, serves as music director for theatre productions, and teaches applied lessons, vocal pedagogy, lyric diction, and music history.

Voice Type: Tenor

Music Styles Taught: Pop; Opera; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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