Ian Young

Bass/Baritone

Ian Young is a recent graduate of Duquesne University, where he studied under Professor Brent Weber and earned a Master of Music in Voice Performance. Prior to his studies at Duquesne, Ian graduated Summa Cum Laude from Carnegie Mellon University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance.

He subsequently completed Carnegie Mellon's Advanced Music Studies certificate program on a full scholarship in 2019. During his undergraduate studies, Ian actively participated in various vocal ensembles, including the Carnegie Mellon University choir and the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh.

As a soloist, Ian has performed a diverse repertoire, including the roles of Frank in Die Fledermaus, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte, and Simone in Gianni Schicchi. Ian holds a particular affinity for contemporary music, having premiered an opera titled “On Our Street” in 2019 as part of the Compōs-it Opera festival. He also commissioned a song cycle set to poems by Emily Dickinson for his 2019 AMS recital.

Ian recently relocated to Philadelphia and is seeking professional choral singing, church music, and other opportunities. His comprehensive resume is available here.