About Me

VaShawn Savoy McIlwain, Baritone

American baritone, is truly a treasure of unmatched talent! A Singing Actor whose artistry speaks directly to the love of humankind. McIlwain is a 2007 Metropolitan Opera Regional Finalist, NATS Regional Finalist, Omega Psi Phi first place winner, and former National Endowment for the Arts award recipient.

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McIlwain’s national operatic credits include Marcello in Puccini’s La Boheme, Morales in Bizet’s Carmen, Leporello in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Chief Cameahwait, and Sergeant Floyd in Mager’s Dream of the Pacific. His recent performances include Spencer Coyle in Britten’s Owen Wingrave, Officer Jones in Nembeko’s ...

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McIlwain is a graduate of the famed Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and the creator of 'The Savoy Series Emerging Artist Project. He holds a BM from the University of Northern Iowa and an MM from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also the first Music Doctoral McNair Fellow and candidate in the ...

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