Voice • Character • Connection
Vocal Performance
A musician’s understanding of rhythm, phrasing, harmony, ensemble, character, and storytelling brought together through expressive vocal performance.
Troy Bashor’s experience as a vocalist is supported by a broad professional foundation in music education, choral music, musical theatre, percussion, conducting, orchestration, and music direction.
This background gives Troy a complete understanding of how a vocal line functions within the ensemble. He approaches performance with careful attention to rhythm, pitch, harmony, diction, balance, phrasing, character, and the dramatic purpose of the music.
Troy’s theatrical experience also allows him to connect vocal performance with physical presence and character. Rather than treating singing as an isolated musical element, he approaches each song as part of a complete dramatic moment.
- Musical theatre and character-based vocal performance
- Tenor and ensemble singing experience
- Strong rhythmic, harmonic, and sight-reading skills
- Choral music and vocal-ensemble preparation
- Performance grounded in character and storytelling
The Complete Vocal Performer
Musicianship Meets Storytelling
Troy’s work as a performer, music director, and educator informs every aspect of his vocal preparation and onstage performance.
Musical Theatre
Vocal performance connected to character, movement, dialogue, dramatic pacing, ensemble interaction, and the larger theatrical story.
Ensemble Singing
Careful attention to blend, balance, rhythm, tuning, diction, communication, and the shared musical identity of an ensemble.
Character Performance
Using musical choices, physical presence, phrasing, and emotional intent to create a believable and engaging theatrical character.
Choral Musicianship
Experience with choral repertoire, ensemble preparation, sight-reading, multicultural music, festival performance, and vocal education.
Rhythmic Precision
A percussionist’s internal sense of time supports detailed rhythmic accuracy, confident entrances, phrasing, and ensemble responsiveness.
Vocal Leadership
Music-direction and education experience that strengthens preparation, listening, communication, collaboration, and ensemble confidence.
Musician • Storyteller
Onstage Experience
Voice, Character & Connection
Troy’s performance experience includes appearing as an actor and musician in Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, a production built around the close connection between music, text, character, and emotional storytelling.
He also appeared as an actor and drummer in The 1940’s Radio Hour, combining theatrical performance with live musicianship.
These productions reflect Troy’s ability to move naturally between musical and theatrical roles while remaining fully connected to the ensemble and the needs of the production.
His understanding of the orchestra, vocal score, conductor, and dramatic structure enables him to perform as part of the complete theatrical experience.
Selected Vocal Experience
Voice in Performance & Ensemble
Troy’s vocal experience extends across theatrical performance, ensemble work, virtual choral performance, music education, and professional vocal preparation.
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Appeared as an actor while also serving as assistant music director and performing drum set and percussion.
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 6
Participated as a tenor in the international virtual performance of Sing Gently.
University of Montana Percussion Ensemble
Performed as vocalist for the University of Montana Percussion Ensemble’s presentation of Pat Metheny’s First Circle.
The Musician’s Advantage
Hearing the Whole Ensemble
Troy’s work behind the drum kit, at the piano, in front of ensembles, and on the conductor’s podium shapes the way he listens and performs as a vocalist.
Rhythm and Time
A percussionist’s foundation supports rhythmic security, precision, confident entrances, and responsive ensemble singing.
Harmony and Balance
Music-direction and choral experience strengthen Troy’s awareness of tuning, balance, blend, harmonic function, and vocal color.
Character and Text
Theatrical experience keeps every vocal choice connected to language, character, intention, emotion, and the story.
Ensemble Awareness
Conducting and instrumental experience help Troy hear beyond his own vocal line and respond to the complete musical environment.
More Than Singing the Notes
Give the Music a Voice. Give the Story a Life.
Troy Bashor approaches vocal performance with the instincts of a musician, the awareness of a conductor, and the commitment of a storyteller—bringing clarity, character, and genuine connection to every performance.