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CCM welcomes new musical theatre faculty member Avery Bargassé
CCM welcomes new musical theatre faculty member Avery Bargassé
Bargassé begins his new role as Assistant Professor Educator of Musical Theatre Voice this fall
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UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Avery Bargassé as CCM's new Assistant Professor Educator of Musical Theatre Voice. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Bargassé has previously served as an adjunct faculty member at CCM.
New CCM faculty member Avery Bargassé. Photo/provided
Bargassé displays an impressive command over a variety of vocal styles offering a unique blend of sound all his own. He has enjoyed a rich singing career as both a concert and recording artist. He has been heard singing the theme song of HBO series The Wire, appearing as a musical guest for then-senator Barack Obama, singing as an opening act for R&B/Soul singer Gladys Knight, and in 2021 singing as a solo artist honoring George and Amal Clooney. In line with his vocal versatility, Bargassé has also shared the stage with both Andy Williams and Josh Groban as a background singing artist. Equally at home in the classical arena, his notable concert appearances include singing the prisoner in Beethoven's Fidelio, tenor soloist in Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and a featured soloist in selections from Carlos Simon's Good News Mass all with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Bargassé has made musical appearances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Soulful Symphony. In addition, Bargassé has enjoyed a continued professional relationship with Cincinnati Opera as a core chorister for seven seasons.
As a voice teacher, he takes both a functional and holistic approach. He believes that possessing an in-depth understanding of vocal anatomy and physiology allows both singer and teacher alike to devote less time to "methodology" and more time to evidence guided vocal development and coordination. It is his ultimate goal to assist his students in becoming effective communicators through song by offering a free and flexible technique, which affords them the ability to call upon style, colour, and mode of production with ease and sustainability.
He is a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory, with both a Master of Music degree in contemporary-commercial voice pedagogy and a Bachelor of Music in voice performance.
"Avery Bargassé is a versatile vocalist, recording artist and voice teacher whose career spans television, popular music and classical singing," said Jutras. "He approaches teaching from a whole-person perspective, helping students develop healthy, flexible technique that supports expressive communication across styles. I am grateful to our search committee chair Vincent DeGeorge and committee members Ian Axness, Sarah Folsom, Amy Johnson and Matthew Tibbs for their efforts with this successful search."
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Featured image at the top: new CCM faculty member Avery Bargassé performs. Photo/Philip Groshong
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