Bass Bert J. Johnson, has performed throughout North America in a wide variety of roles and repertoire including Daland DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER, Zuniga CARMEN, Commendatore DON GIOVANNI, Figaro LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Sarastro DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE, Angelotti TOSCA and Alfonso LUCREZIA BORGIA with companies such as  Santa Fe Opera, Boston Opera, Greensboro Opera, Painted Sky Opera and New York City Opera.

A prolific concert artist, Mr. Johnson has performed concert works on some of the finest stages. He has sung at Trinity Church Wall Street, NY, Marble Collegiate Church, NY, St. Ignatius Loyola, NY, and Carnegie Hall. Mr. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from The University of North Texas and a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.  Additional training includes apprentice programs with Opera North, Santa Fe Opera, and Music Academy of the West, where Mr. Johnson had the fortune to receive both vocal instruction and career guidance from the great Marilyn Horne.

In addition to his varied performing experience, Mr. Johnson has held a private voice studio since 1996 where he has worked with students of all ages. He has also been invited to lead clinics with the University of Texas at Arlington and at St. Mark’s School in Dallas, TX.  He is equally comfortable in building the vocal technique of younger singers as he is with polishing the technique of established professionals.  Mr. Johnson’s teaching repertoire includes everything from musical theater to solo oratorio, art song, as well as operatic literature.