Columbine Entertainment
- Littleton, CO
- String Quartet
- 2 Verified Bookings
Theodore J. A. said “Had a romantic evening in a restaurant. The violinist was the icing for n the cake. Made a perfect evening even more so. Beautiful, rich tone, superb…”
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Professional classical singer (bass-baritone voice) with repertoire in opera, operetta, musical theater, and art song. Available to sing for church services, weddings, funerals, office events, etc. Holds degrees in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University (MM) and the University of Miami (BM). Currently working as an Artist in Residence with Opera Colorado.
I commissioned Eric to sing at my wife's surprise birthday party. His range of songs and his clear bass-baritone voice perfectly filled my backyard setting. He thrilled my guests and neighbors alike! He surpassed all of my expectations. My guests all thanked me afterwards with gusto! One of my guests immediately commissioned him to do an outdoor event at her house. Working with Eric was super easy. I told him the kind of songs I wanted and he delivered a song list that was perfect. He made me a hero to my wife and impressed all my guests. I wish I could give 6 stars.
We had Eric and Alissa performing a selection of arias and other songs for a private party - Their performance was impeccable, and the energy and passion they put in it made us all enjoy greatly the night. I highly recommend them for any event.
Thank you, Eric and Alissa!,
Juan Olano
Miami, FL
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, German, Spanish
I am an extremely well-versed singer of Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary repertoire. If you would like specific rep for your event, let me know and I will acquire and learn it if necessary!
Eric J. McConnell, bass-baritone, recently received his Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Vocal Performance at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, studying with renowned bass-baritone Kevin Short. He has been commended for his “finely pointed vocalism” and “deep and firm” low notes (South Florida Classical Review), as well as for his "well-toned voice" (El Nuevo Herald). Most recently, Mr. McConnell performed the roles of Simone (Gianni Schicchi), Aristotle Onassis (Jackie O), Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte) and Bartolo (Le nozze di Figaro) with Frost Opera Theater. Recent professional credits include the role of Antonio in Central City Opera's Family Performance of Le nozze di Figaro and Science Officer Curium Black in the world premiere of Carson Kievman's Intelligent Systems at SoBe Arts Institute. Other operatic credits include the title character in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sondheim), Pish-Tush in The Mikado (Gilbert and Sullivan), and Akala’s Father in the world premiere of Charles Norman Mason’s aleatoric opera Entanglements.
Mr. McConnell finds himself equally at home on the musical theater stage. Recent performances include Rod in Avenue Q, Ahab in Moby Dick! The Musical, and Molokov in Chess. Mr. McConnell has also competed all over the United States, establishing a spot as a national finalist in several competitions, including those of the New York Lyric Opera and Classical Singer Magazine. He spent Summer 2014 studying as a Studio Artist at Central City Opera.
This summer, Mr. McConnell was at Seagle Music Colony in Schroon Lake, NY, where he performed the role of Basilio (Il barbiere di Siviglia), and workshopped the role of Elisha Fitzgibbon in Evan Mack's opera Roscoe. He has since moved to Chicago, where he began study for his Master's Degree in Vocal Performance at Northwestern University, working under the esteemed pedagogue Stephen Smith.
May 20, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Nonprofit Event |
November 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 28, 2013 | Private Party |
Composers Whose Works I've Performed:
(list is not exhaustive)
J.S. Bach (St. Matthew Passion)
G.F. Handel (Messiah)
W.A Mozart (Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Magic Flute)
Franz Schubert (songs)
Hugo Wolf (songs)
Robert Schumann (songs)
Henri Duparc (songs)
Camille Saint-Saens (songs)
Johannes Brahms (songs)
Gerald Finzi (songs)
Giuseppe Verdi (Simon Boccanegra, Macbeth)
Georges Bizet (La jolie fille de Perth)
Charles Gounod (Faust)
Benjamin Britten (Billy Budd, Midsummer Night's Dream, Rape of Lucretia, and additional songs)
Piano/Keyboard
Theodore J. A. said “Had a romantic evening in a restaurant. The violinist was the icing for n the cake. Made a perfect evening even more so. Beautiful, rich tone, superb…”
Becky P. said “Jesse was a fantastic addition to our Christmas party. She arrived on time, was cheerful and enthusiastic, went the extra mile, worked well with me on…”
Lisa M. said “Meghan was great to work with....she was responsive, great communications and wow, she filled a difficult gig. I was looking for someone who could sing…”
Gigi G. said “Jorge Otoya was wonderful and all of our guests loved his music. I would absolutely use him again!”