Aaron Humble
Aaron.Humble@mcnallysmith.edu
Faculty Member Since: 2010
Primary Department: Voice
Formal Education: Doctor of Music, and Masters of Music Indiana University; Bachelor of Music, Millikin University
Professional Experience: Described as “remarkably virtuosic” by the Columbus Republic and “transcendent” by the Daytona Beach News Journal, tenor Aaron Humble originally hails from Northeast Ohio. Aaron currently sings with Cantus, a Minneapolis-based, nine-member professional, male, vocal ensemble where he also serves as part of the Artistic Council.
In a recent issue of Fanfare, Cantus was named “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States.” During his tenure with Cantus, Aaron has enjoyed solo appearances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Orchestra and the Boston Pops. With Cantus, Aaron has also enjoyed collaborating with Trio Medieval, Theatre Latté Da, and Bobby McFerrin.
Performing with Cantus has taken Aaron from the Library of Congress and the Kennedy Center to Cameroon in West Africa. Cantus’ 2007 self-titled album was named one of the Top Ten best new albums by NPR and their 2006 Christmas with Cantus was syndicated throughout the United States and in over 27 countries via the European Broadcast Union.
Recitals, concerts and oratorio have taken Aaron to a variety of venues in the United States, and across the globe. Oratorio credits include: "Seven Last Words of Christ" (Dubois and MacMillan), "Schumann's Die Rose Pilgerfahrt," Bender's "St. Mark's Passion," Gounod’s "St. Cecilia Mass," Handel’s "Israel in Egypt" and "Messiah," as well as numerous Bach Cantatas.
Operatic credits include "Tamino Die Zauberflote," Jenik in "Bartered Bride," Pedrillo in "Die Einfuhrung Aus Dem Serail," and Harlequin in "Der Kaiser von Atlantis."
In addition to his work with Cantus, Aaron maintains a private voice studio and enjoys freelance work as a guest conductor and clinician. A graduate of Indiana University and Millikin University, Aaron holds a Doctorate of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature.