Justin Montigne

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

Title: Singer / Voice Teacher

Bio:

Justin Montigne is a singer and voice teacher who combines performance expertise with pedagogical insight. He holds degrees from Drake University (B.M.) and University of Minnesota (M.M., D.M.A.), and has built a career bridging performance, education, and ensemble leadership.

During his tenure as Director of Voice Studies for the Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus, Montigne oversaw the vocal development of 350 singers, supervised the voice faculty, and prepared soloists and ensembles for collaborations with San Francisco Opera, West Edge Opera, and Opera Parallèle. After teaching appointments at UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and Sonoma State University, he now serves as Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of North Dakota. He teaches voice, diction, and is music director of the musical theatre productions. His current research explores intersections of early music and American history, interdisciplinary concert curation, and innovative applications of technology in vocal performance.

As a performer, Dr. Montigne focuses on early music, art song, consort singing, and contemporary works. His experience includes touring and recording with the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer, appearing in venues from Carnegie Hall to Vienna's Musikverein. His oratorio work spans compositions by Handel, Bach, Purcell, Mozart, and Pärt. As a founding member of the professional men's ensemble Clerestory, he contributed to the development of over forty concert programs across fifteen seasons and co-produced two recordings. Dr. Montigne continues to demonstrate his commitment to diverse programming and collaborative music-making by producing interdisciplinary performances for students at UND and in virtual spaces. | justinmontigne.com

Voice Type: Countertenor

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

Availability: I am available as a performer; I offer lessons in a group environment; I have a wait-list for private lessons; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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