Jacob Walters

• 1st Place, Upper Division Classical Men, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Arizona District, Fall 2019
• 2nd Place, Amelia Rieman Competition, Spring 2018

Being skilled and flexible in his vocal delivery for a variety of genres and styles, tenor Jacob Walters has performed in countless productions, gliding through the contemporary/classical music spectrum. Mr. Walters also recently placed 1st and 3rd in his divisions of Classical, and Commercial Contemporary Music, respectively, at the 2019 NATS Competition. In addition to opera and musical theatre, Mr. Walters writes, produces, and performs his own music. He has performed his original works across Arizona, both as a solo artist, and with alt-rock band Idle Lights, with a captivating stage presence that mirrors his theatric and enigmatic songwriting. Mr. Walters recently graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, studying under Metropolitan Opera veteran Hugo Vera, as well as world-famous soprano, Yunah Lee. He is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Voice Performance from California State University, Northridge. He also works as music director and voice teacher for several local youth music and theatre programs. Follow him on Instagram @khakijake, and check out his website at www.jakewaltersmusic.com!