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Thomas Hampson Sends Music Majors at BYU Through a Journey of Thought and Sound

Music majors resonate with the character and charisma of Thomas Hampson

Thomas Hampson Sends Music Majors at BYU Through a Journey of Thought and Sound


School of Music


Baritone legend Thomas Hampson came to BYU as part of the BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Series and participated in a workshop with vocal students in the School of Music, emphasizing the importance of conveying unspoken thoughts and employing proper technique.

With a well-trained ear for detail, Hampson worked to shape the voices of each singer to resonate with the members of the audience as he shared his thoughts with his trademark charisma and a touch of humor.

“As singers, our voices don’t project; they resonate,” he said. “Bullets are projectiles. Broomsticks thrown in anger are projectiles. Singers resonate, just like a violin.”READ MORE