Richard Koons:  

Life Richard is a working singer/actor in New York City. School Richard Koons was active in Theater and Music in High School College Richard Koons received his BM degree from Ball State University and a MM Degree from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Workplace Richard Koons, tenor merits acclaim for both his leading and comic roles in theaters across the United States and Europe. He is building a reputation as a dependable and confident performer in both Opera and Musical Theater. The Baltimore Sun heralds, "Koons is a lyric tenor with impressive power and acting skills." Richard is native of Indiana and received his Bachelors of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. He stayed in the Midwest to continue his studies in music and received a Master Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. While at CCM he appeared in several University opera productions including GIANNI SCHICCHI, LA DAME BLANCHE and THE RAKES PROGRESS, as well as, performed with several regional opera companies including White Water Opera, Sorg Opera and Indiana Opera North. He made his debut with the Aspen Music Festival singing the role of 'Sellem' in THE RAKES PROGRESS and returned to sing 'Abraham Kaplan' in STREET SCENE. Since graduating he has moved to New York City, where he studies voice with W. Stephen Smith of the...Expand for more