Jeremiah Sanders, baritone
Jeremiah Sanders (they/them/he/him) started singing in church choir with their madea (great grandmother) in Marion, IN. Now an operatic baritone, Sanders has found success as a District Winner in the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominque Laffont Competition, 1st place winner in the Opera Ebony Competition, 1st place with the Friends of the Symphony (Lima Symphony Orchestra) Young Artist Competition, 2nd place with the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Collegiate Scholarship Competition, as a finalist in the Opera Mississippi John Alexander Vocal Competition, as a finalist and Raphael Bundage Young Artist Award recipient in the Orpheus National Vocal Competition, and an Encouragement Award recipient from the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
A budding Verdi Baritone, Sanders's training has centered on an Italianate, Bel canto style. Their/his repertoire includes 25 roles across the canon. Notable previous roles include: Falstaff and Ford in Falstaff, Father in Hänsel und Gretel, and Gianni Schicchi in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. Jeremiah has a substantial interest in 20th and 21st century music, living composers, and composers of marginalized identities. They/he regularly participate in workshops and premieres for new operas and songs.
Sanders recently sang the role of Bob in the historic IU Jacobs School of Music production of Highway 1, USA. They/he were the Four Villains in Union Avenue Opera's award-winning production of Les Contes d'Hoffmann.
A native Hoosier, Sanders received their Performer's Diploma in Voice from Indiana University, Master's degree in Vocal Performance from Butler University, and Bachelor of Arts degree at Manchester University.
