Pablo Willey-Bustos

Pablo Willey-Bustos is a tenor and adjunct academic professional affiliated with the Liberal Arts College at Rochester Institute of Technology. His career spans vocal performance, choral studies, and music ministry.

• Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Vocal Performance from the Eastman School of Music

His research and performance interests focus on Vocal Performance, Early Music, and Baroque Opera, particularly through collaborations with ensembles like La Donna Musicale and Publick Musick. His work bridges historical repertoire (e.g., Handel, Bach, Mozart) with modern interpretations of baroque compositions.

Notable honors include finalist recognition in the Philadelphia Bach Festival’s Student Teacherational Bach Aria Competition (2006) and third place in the Rochester Oratorio Society’s Vocal Competition (2013).

Professionally, he serves as Organist/Director of Music Ministry for Reformation Lutheran Church and teaches voice through the Liberal Arts College at RIT. His performance history includes lead roles in operas such as Die Fledermaus and modern premieres of baroque works.