Colten Blair

Contact Information

Education

• M.M. - Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre
• Adv. Cert. - Vocal Pedagogy
• B.M - Vocal Performance, Opera/Classical
• B.S. - Psychology

Professional/Academic Experience

New York University – The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
New York, NY – September 2016 to September 2020: Adjunct Voice Teacher for Non-Major Students – Program in Vocal Performance

Private Voice Instructor
September 2014-Present
-Curating a deep and ever-expanding understanding of singing technique and voice building, while fostering a student’s individuality, creativity, and artistic expression
-Utilizing the most current and innovative singing pedagogy based in voice science, health, anatomy, and acoustics

Performance
-National Tours:
Rolf/Male ens. in The Sound of Music (Networks Nat’l tour; Matt Lenz, director)
Regional Theatre:
-Young Ralph (Principal) in The Last Romance (Riverside Theatre; Chris Clavelli, director); AEA
Cruise Lines:
-*M2/Tenor in Cantaré (Holland America Line; Bill Prince, director, Brian Harlan Brooks, choreographer)

Film and Television:
-Law and Order: SVU; featured guest/credited, Sn. 23, Ep. 18: “Eighteen Wheels a Predator” – Male Customer
Short Films:
-Double Tap: Martin (male lead) - Denver Film School

Solo/Classical Singing
-Tenor Soloist in Händel’s Messiah: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
December 2013
-Tenor Vocalist: The Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers
September 2012-2015
-Tenor Soloist/Church Cantor: Flagstaff Federated Church
September 2013-2015

Other Experience

Commercial/Print:
-Colorado Mesa College Ad. Campaign: Student (principal V.O.)
-South Platte Trading Company: Shopper/Male Exec. (featured)
-Hyatt: Coming Back Together Campaign: Male Exec.
-USADA Anti-Doping Campaign: College Athlete (featured)
-Sparrow Golf App Commercial: “Bad Golfer” (featured)
-Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Hiker (featured)
-Furniture Row; Labor Day Unveiling: Shopper (featured)
-Gilpin Lodge and Casino: Gambler

University Productions and Operas:
-Captain Albert Lennox in The Secret Garden (NYU Steinhardt)
-Link Larkin in Hairspray! (NYU Tisch)
-Ensemble in Kiss Me, Kate (NYU Steinhardt)
-Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Edwin in Trial By Jury (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Prince Philippe in A Dinner Engagement (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Charles in A Long Christmas Dinner (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Valetto/Lucano in L’incoronazione di Poppea (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore (Flagstaff Chamber Players)
-Ferrando u/s in Così fan tutte (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Harry in Albert Herring (NAU Opera Theatre)

Research/Areas of Interest

Teaching the next generation of vocal performance artists to fulfill their creative potential in the industry as singers, actors, and dancers. Utilizing the most current/up-to-date science, art research, behavioral understanding, and spiritual knowledge.

Publications/Creative Works

• Best Nonexperimental Design Award: Psychology Undergraduate Research       
  Symposium, 2014
• Captsone Research Study in College-Aged Student Behavior, IRB Review 

Honors and Awards

NATS Vocal Competition: 2nd Place Winner/Finalist:  Arizona Region, 2015

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