Benjamin Thorburn

Style: Opera; Classical; Musical Theatre

Title: Associate Professor of Music, Chowan University

Bio: Benjamin Thorburn is a versatile soloist and recitalist with experience in art song, oratorio, opera, and early music. Dr. Thorburn is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Chowan University, where he directs three choirs and teaches voice, conducting, and music history. He has given song recitals throughout the mid-Atlantic and at the American Harp Society’s 2017 national conference with harpist Colleen Thorburn. Dr. Thorburn has performed with the Virginia Chorale, American Baroque Orchestra, Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Baroque Opera Project, and Eastman Opera Theatre. He previously served on the music faculty of Bluefield College in Virginia. He received the Ph.D. in music history from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester. His principal teachers in voice have been Lielle Berman and Jane Günter-McCoy.

Voice Type: Bass-Baritone

Music Styles Taught: Opera; 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