Søren Pedersen, baritone, is a recent graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in music and psychology. In the last year, Søren sang both solo and chorus roles for the San Diego Opera (SDO), including Tosca and the world premiere of El Último Sueno de Frida y Diego. Additional professional experiences include the bass solos in First United Methodist Church’s performance of Bach’s St. John Passion, multiple productions of Handel’s Messiah in different San Diego churches, and several private patron concerts for SDO. He has also served as a paid section leader with the San Diego Master Chorale and All Souls Episcopal Church. As a student, Søren sang the title roles in Mozart’s Don Giovanni and in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi at summer programs in Italy; he also sang the role of Marcello in Point Loma Opera Theater’s production of La Bohème. Additionally, Søren has sung the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijah as well as solos in Schubert’s Mass in G, and Bach’s Cantata BWV 106. Søren is currently at the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory program in New York following which he will pursue a master’s degree in vocal performance at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music at University Cincinnati.

Søren is the recipient of The Jamestown Rotary Club Award.