Thomas Goodheart

About

Thomas Goodheart is an Associate Professor of Voice at Binghamton University's Department of Music, bringing extensive professional opera experience and pedagogical expertise. As a baritone, he has performed over 40 leading roles in opera and oratorio with prestigious companies throughout the United States, including the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Chautauqua Opera, New York City Opera National Touring Company, Des Moines Metro Opera, Connecticut Opera, Tri-Cities Opera, and the Greater Buffalo Opera Company. He has performed in major classical works and has established himself as a dedicated voice instructor and mentor. Goodheart earned his BM and MM in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and previously served on the voice faculty at Purchase College Conservatory of Music from 1999 to 2010. He maintains an active private voice studio and serves as vocal coordinator for the Songe d'été en Musique Summer Music Festival in Quebec, Canada. His current and former students have been invited to elite training programs including the San Francisco-Merola Opera Program, Santa Fe Opera, Central City Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Aspen Opera, and the Ravinia Festival. Goodheart is also recognized for his work as a frequent guest master teacher and adjudicator at universities, opera companies, and professional singing organizations across North America.

Education & Qualifications

MM in Vocal Performance, Manhattan School of Music; BM in Vocal Performance, Manhattan School of Music

Teaching Styles