Thomas G. Glenn

Thomas Grant Glenn is a Canadian opera singer.

Education

Glenn grew up playing piano and singing, but turned to voice when he saw others were better at him at piano.[1] He had been leaning toward a career in jazz until he was asked to sing Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion by Douglas E. Bush, a professor at Brigham Young University.

Glenn holds a Bachelor of Music from Brigham Young University, a Master of Music Performance from University of Michigan with Doctoral Studies at Florida State University (all but dissertation).[2] He is an alumnus of the Music Academy of the West summer conservatory.[3]

Professional career

Glenn has sung with:[2]

Glenn has received recognitions such as:[1][2]

He has expressed a particular love for the works of Mozart.[1]

While touring, Glenn uses "Skype ... to help the children with their homework and to be with my family for family prayer and family dinner."[5]

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References
  1. "And the Grammy Goes To..." by Charlene Renberg Winters, BYU Magazine, Spring 2012. Accessed May 3, 2012.
  2. Official bio, thomas-glenn.com. Accessed May 3, 2012.
  3. "Alumni Roster". musicacademy.org. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  4. "Grammy Awards 2012: Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Philharmonic win" Los Angeles Times. Accessed May 3, 2012.
  5. "Latter-day Saint tenor part of Grammy-winning opera cast" Church News published March 3, 2012. Accessed May 3, 2012
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