Ruben D. Velasquez is a baritone who has performed roles such as Gorgibus in North Park University Opera 2015 and Masetto in Don Giovanni Opera Orvieto 2012. He has received awards including 1st place at the National Association of Teachers Singing University of Houston 2012. His training includes voice lessons with Karen Bauer, Paul Busselberg, and Nyela Basney and coaching from Martha Braswell, Erik Friedman, and Todd Queen.

1. Ruben D. Velasquez, Baritone
roovelasquez09@yahoo.com
7135040040
Roles Performed
Gorgibus,
Town Magistrate Signor Deluso North Park University Opera 2015
Ambassador, Doctor,
Woodcutter La bella dormente
del busco North Park University Opera 2015
Bouncer, Jacob, Bellboy,
Newspaper boy, Ensemble
William J. Bryan (Understudy)
The Ballad of Baby Doe North Park University Opera 2014
Masetto Don Giovanni Opera Orvieto 2012
Cosmo Singing in the Rain Clear Lake Theater 2009
Sky Masterson Guys and Dolls Pasadena Little Theater 2009
Rusty Charlie Guys and Dolls Pasadena Memorial High School 2009
Awards and Competitions
1st
Place National Association of Teachers Singing University of Houston 2012
Finalist National Association of Teachers Singing University of Houston 2010
2nd
Place Texas UIL Solo and Ensemble All State University of Texas 2009

2. Ruben D. Velasquez, Baritone
roovelasquez09@yahoo.com
7135040040
Performances
Chorus, Bass Mass in B minor North Park University 2015
Chorus, Bass Messiah North Park University 2015
Soloist, Bass Messiah Clear Lake United Methodist Church 2012
Soloist, Bass Faure Requiem First United Methodist Church 2012
Chorus, Bass Vivaldi's Gloria San Jacinto College Slocomb Auditorium 2010
Chorus, Bass Messiah San Jacinto College Slocomb Auditorium 2009
Training
Voice Conductor Coaching
Karen Bauer Nyela Basney Nyela Basney
Paul Busselberg Paul Busselberg Todd Queen
Jeffrey Ray Nyela Basney Alexis Randolf
Nate Raskin
Sarah Spencer
Piano Opera Directors
Martha Braswell Erik Friedman
Sarah Spencer Phillip Kraus
Glen Wester Michael LaTour
Chris White Elizabeth Margolius
Todd Queen

3. Ruben D. Velasquez, Baritone
roovelasquez09@yahoo.com
7135040040