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Biography

  

Troy began as a singer-songwriter, producing music and appearing in poetry slams in Tulsa during the early 2000’s. In 2004 he began studying music theory and in 2006, he began formal theory training. Soon after, he shifted focus from theory and production to opera and classical voice. For over a decade he studied, tutored, and performed classically, culminating in the awarding to the degrees of Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Master of Music with Honors (M.M.) in Vocal Performance—both from The University of Central Oklahoma. 


Past operatic roles include “Sherriff of Richmond” in Flowtow’s Martha, “Donkey” in Henry Mollicone’s Starbird, “Belcore” in Donizetti’s, L’Elisir D’Amore, as well as “Sarastro” and “Sprecher,” in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.


Troy has also been a featured soloist in other oratorio including Faure’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and Haydn’s Creation. In February of 2019, he was the baritone soloist for the oratorio Dear Mrs. Parks in collaboration with the Ambassador’s Choir. 


While studying classically, Troy was not outside of the realm of jazz, soul, dance and blues. In 2013, he was a featured soloist on composer Michael Colgrass’s recording of Zululand and in the Duke Ellington Sacred Masterworks concert at Mitchell Hall Theater. He sang second bass in The University of Central Oklahoma’s Chamber Singers and was a regularly featured soloist during their jazz performances until the spring of 2017. 


In October of 2018, Troy recorded the pop/jazz song Headache, which was released on Spotify, TIDAL and Apple Music the following month. He followed it up with the release of “Where Are You” in April of 2019. 


In October of 2018, Troy signed on to make his film debut in the upcoming 1984 Studios production of Dessert Island (yes, that’s how it’s spelled). Currently in production and slated for release in 2021, it will co-star Troy along with John & Aaron Souders, hosts of the Tower Theatre podcast We Apologize for the Inconvenience. Troy is also the vocalist to the soundtrack of the studio’s 2019 release Ending of Day, directed by Mat Miller.


In December 2020, Troy made his Painted Sky Opera Debut as King Balthazar in Gian-Carlo Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors."


Troy continues to privately teach students of piano, voice, and music theory while running a publishing company as a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).  

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Performance and Education

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ROLES PERFORMED

2020

Amahl and the Night Visitors

King Balthazar

Painted Sky Opera

 

2018

Martha

Sheriff of Richmond

University of Central Oklahoma Opera


2017

Starbird

Donkey/Mule

University of Central Oklahoma Opera

 

2017

The Tender Land

Grandpa Moss

University of Central Oklahoma Opera


      

2016

Serse (Xerxes)

Ariodate

University of Central Oklahoma Opera


      

2015

Amelia Goes to the Ball

Chief of Police

University of Central Oklahoma Opera


2014

Die Zauberflöte

Sarastro

American Singers’ Opera Project

 

2014

Die Zauberflöte

Sprecher

American Singers’ Opera Project

 

2014

L’elisir d’amore

Belcore

University of Central Oklahoma Opera

 

2012

Trial by Jury

Foreman

University of Central Oklahoma Opera

University of Central Oklahoma

Master of Music (MM): Vocal Performance: Awarded May 2018

University of Central Oklahoma

 Bachelor of Music (BM): Vocal Performance : Awarded May 2015

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