Michael P. Costantino
Bass-Baritone

 “Sly, but charming, Costantino handled the role with obvious skill.”
The Stamford Advocate

 “Costantino...was the hit of the evening.”
The Berkshire Eagle

“Mr. Costantino is a capable singer and an inspired scene-stealer.”
Ann Arbor News

“Michael Costantino portrayed an excellent Don Pasquale.”
Ann Arbor News

opera

Don Pasquale - Malatesta (e), Crystal Opera

The Magic Flute - Papageno (e), Williams College Choral Society

Don Pasquale - Don Pasquale (i), Univ. of Michigan Opera Theater

La Bohème - Colline (e), Univ. of Michigan Opera Theater

The Marriage of Figaro - Bartolo (e), Univ. of Michigan Opera Theater

Gianni Schicchi - Simone (e), Univ. of Michigan Opera Theater

Amahl and the Night Visitors - Balthazaar, St. Paul's & First Congo

The Abduction from the Seraglio - Osmin (e), Williams College Theater Dept.

operetta/musical theater

Godspell - Stephen/Jesus, St. Paul's & Curtain Call

A Night in Venice - Del Aqua (e), Ann Arbor Comic Opera

Trial by Jury - Judge, Williams College Theater Dept.

The Mikado - Ko-Ko, Williams College Theater Dept.

recitals/concerts

currently: soloist with Trinity Chorale, Canterbury Choral Society, Trinity Church

highlights: A Child In Us All (concert soloist) • Flex, Sing... Flex, Sing... Flex, Sing! (solo recital) • Serious Songs from a Serious Guy... NOT? (solo recital) • Being Alive (concert soloist) • No More Classical Music Wimp! (solo recital) • The Modern Man I Sing (solo recital) • La Mer à Palavas; L'Histoire du Soldat

training

Vocal Teachers: Willis Patterson, Martha Sheil, Terrence Dwyer

Coaches: Martin Katz, Gustav Meier, Mitchell Krieger, Laurie Rogers.

Conductors: Gustav Meier, Carol Anne Maxwell, Martin Katz, Kenneth Roberts

education

University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Music.  May 1990. Vocal Performance and Literature

Master of Music.  May 1990. Choral Conducting

Williams College. Williamstown, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts.  June 1985. Music and Astronomy/Physics.

Hubbard Hutchinson Fellowship, Highest Honors in Music.

other

Computers & Music: writer/developer/graphic artist for music CD-ROM's, digital recording engineer, webmaster, interactive music education designer.

A Cappella: composer, musical director, arranger, performer with the Conn Artists (7-man a cappella ensemble), heard on ATC.

Dance & Musical Theatre: numerous lead roles; semi-pro dancer, jazz, modern, tap.

Narrator & Dramatic Reader: narrator for multimedia, stage, and film.

Athlete: ultimate frisbee, rock climbing.