Wade Allen Elkins

Style: Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Title: Instructor of Voice and Musical Theatre

Bio:

Wade Elkins has led a varied performing career, working in New York and Chicago theatre, regional theatre, TV, commercials, film, studio recording, cruise ships, a theme park, and workshops and readings of new theatre works. After performing as a Blue Man with BLUE MAN GROUP full-time for many years, he continues to put on the “bald and blue” in BMG shows throughout the country.

Wade earned a Bachelor of Music with Honors in Voice Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Music Education with Honors from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at Ohio University. In addition to performing, Wade works as an arts educator. He currently teaches undergraduate voice, acting, and music classes at Ohio University. In addition, Wade has been a high school music teacher; clinician and competition judge; private vocal and musical coach; theatrical, church, and choral music director; and instructor at arts camps.

As a composer, Wade’s music is featured in Steven Strafford’s award winning and critically acclaimed show Methtacular! To see more information and media, check out his website: wadeelkins.com

Voice Type: Tenor

Music Styles Taught: Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I offer lessons in a group environment; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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