Jeffrey Martin

Jeffrey Martin, DMA, is an Associate Professor and Interim Associate Chair of the Department of Music, Worship & Performing Arts at Lancaster Bible College. He also serves as Director of Vocal Studies. His professional roles include performer, educator, and collaborator in opera and choral works.

Education:

• Doctoral Candidate, Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota
• MM, Vocal Performance, The Peabody Conservatory
• BMus, Voice Education, Shepherd College

Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in classical vocal performance, opera roles (e.g., Don Giovanni, Lucia di Lammermoor), and liturgical music. Known for performances with institutions like Lyric Opera Baltimore and collaborations with international groups such as Hochschule für Musik Detmold.

Professional Highlights: Recent performances include Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin, and the role of Jesus in Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Also notable for his work in contemporary operatic adaptations.

Advising & Philosophy: Emphasizes unique voice training, as stated: “God made each of us uniquely. Training our voices is equally unique.”