Perry Brisbon

Rev. Perry Brisbon is an Adjunct Professor at Eastern University's Templeton Honors College, where he provides Vocal Instruction and directs the Templeton Honors College Chorale, Templeton Honors Choir, and University Choir. He also serves as Recruitment Manager for Fine and Performing Arts.

• Additional appointments at Drexel University and Cabrini University
• Specializes in opera performance and classical music pedagogy

Education:

• Master's of Opera degree from Curtis Institute of Music
• B.A. in Vocal Performance from Temple University via Indiana University, Bloomington

As an operatic tenor, Mr. Brisbon has performed internationally in roles such as Tamino in Die Zauberflote, Hoffmann in Tales of Hoffmann, and Sportin' Life in Porgy and Bess. His teaching philosophy emphasizes integrating Christian faith with classical scholarship.

Honors & Awards:

• Luciano Pavarotti/Opera Company of Philadelphia International Voice Competition Winner
• Richard Gold Memorial Award recipient (Shoshona Foundation)
• Twice winner of the Mario Lanza Competition
• Licia Albanese-Puccini Grant recipient
• Philadelphia Music Foundation Grant awardee
• W. Russell Johnson Award winner

Mr. Brisbon's professional contributions include performances with prestigious institutions like The Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Kennedy Center, and Philadelphia Orchestra. His recent inclusion in Elaine Mack's book Black Classical Musicians of Philadelphia highlights his impact on classical music.