John David Adams

Voice

John David Adams is an acclaimed concert soloist and recitalist whose repertoire ranges from Baroque masterworks to world-premier compositions, in performances with numerous orchestras and musical ensembles across the country. His portrayals in diverse opera and stage roles have been equally praised, including productions with Opera Boston, Granite State Opera, Opera Maine, San Francisco Lyric Opera, Berkeley Opera, Apollo Opera, New England Light Opera, and Maine State Music Theater. In vocal ensembles, he has held professional positions with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus (including three Grammy award-winning recordings), the Sanford Dole Ensemble, San Francisco Bach Choir, San Francisco Chamber Singers, St. Mary Schola, and Aureole Chamber Choir, as well as being a founding member of Vox Nova Chamber Choir; he currently performs with New England’s Zenith Ensemble and Amethyst Chamber Ensemble. He studied voice and opera at Hartt School of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and with teachers including William Metcalf, Leopold Simoneau, Dr, Edwin Barlow, Eric Howe, and Malcom Smith. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), his teaching covers vocal technique, performance coaching, and group masterclasses.