Professor Dr. Darnell Roulhac

Biography

Darnell T. Roulhac is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Voice at Penn State University. A native of Washington, D.C., he studied at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts before earning his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory. His performance credits include roles in productions such as Gobin in 'La Rondine,' Monostatos in 'Die Zauberflöte,' and Ernest Diggle in 'Jerry Springer: The Opera.' He has portrayed Benvolio in 'Roméo et Juliette' and performed with the Bel Cantanti Opera Company in 'Pagliacci.' Additionally, he has been a member of the Washington National Opera chorus, contributing to productions like 'Appomattox,' 'Don Carlo,' and 'Eugene Onegin.' Darnell earned a Master of Vocal Pedagogy from Shenandoah Conservatory and previously managed a private voice studio in D.C. He continues to teach voice and perform professionally. Dedicated to helping students discover their authentic voice, many of Darnell's students have gone on to produce albums, start bands, join professional ensembles, and perform in Broadway shows such as 'The Lion King' and 'Hamilton.' He is also a sought-after workshop and masterclass presenter on topics including crossover singing, audition preparation, and characterization.

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