Benjamin Washington

I am a young San Diego native, an opera bass-baritone, who sings bass in ensemble and choral settings. I speak three languages: Italian, French, and English (currently learning two others: German and Russian), and I have an extensive understanding of linguistics and the IPA (the International Phonetic Alphabet) to cover any languages I don't speak. I can sing in many styles and have a wide vocal range, from classical to contemporary, and musical theatre/character voicing. I enjoy singing, learning languages, and pushing myself to experience new experiences on and off the stage.

• Current Voice Teacher: Jose R. Simerilla
• Vocal Coaches: John C. Johnson, Michael Sokol, Denis Sedov

• [Chorus 2024] LJSC- "Holy Radiant Light: Всенощное бдение" - Bass 1 Chorus
• [Opera 2024] Cinballera- "La Fanciulla del West" - Jose Castro; Billy Jackrabbit
• [Opera Chorus 2024] PLAOpera- "Pagliacci & Aleko" - Bass 1 Chorus
• [Opera 2024] Cinballera- "Amelia goes to the ball" - Bass Ensemble
• [Soloist 2024] LJPres- "Born is the King: Messiah" - Bass soloist
• [Ensemble 2024] LJPres- "Home for Christmas: He Came Here for Me" - Bass Ensemble
• [Recital 2024] Cinballera- "Ahmal and the Night Visitors & Messiah" - King Balthazar; Bass soloist
• [Recital 2024] Opera de Tijuana- Masterclass to Recital
• [Opera 2025] Cinballera- "Amahl and the Night Visitors" - The Page
• [Ensemble 2025] LJPres- "Ash Wednesday: None other Lamb" - Bass Ensemble
• [Ensemble 2025] Light House Players- "Benefit one Voice: Musical Theatre Ensemble pieces" - Bass; Tenor; Soloist
• [Recital 2025] Cinballera- "Songs of the South: Spirituals and Hymns"