Mr. Brandon Bio

Brandon Mecklenburg (b. 1997), a native of Buffalo, is an accomplished baritone with an extensive background in both opera and concert performance. He earned his Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Florida State University, where he studied under Professor David Okerlund, and received his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from SUNY Fredonia, where he trained under Professor Daniel Ihasz.

With a notable presence in theater and opera productions throughout the East Coast, Brandon has performed a wide range of leading operatic roles, including Marcello in La Bohème with the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, the title role in Don Giovanni with the Hillman Opera Company, Leporello in Don Giovanni with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, the Speaker in Mozart's The Magic Flute with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Duke Bluebeard's Castle with the Hollywood Theater.

In addition to his operatic work, Brandon is an accomplished concert soloist. He has appeared in numerous performances with distinguished ensembles, including the Buffalo Master Chorale, the Lutheran Chorale, and the Lake Junaluska Singers, among many others.

In addition to his many singing ventures, Brandon has had the pleasure of directing many scenes, and made his full directing debut earlier this year directing Jason Robert Brown’s The Last 5 Years at the Historic Gowanda Hollywood Theater. 

Brandon has been teaching private voice lessons for about 8 years. He strives to create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable expressing themslves, exploring their voices, taking risks, and growing as musicians.