Anthony P. McGlaun is noted for his clarity of tone, musicality and expressive delivery of text. Mr. McGlaun, a Detroit, Michigan native, received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from
Morehouse College and a Master of Music from the
University of Northern Iowa. Upon his return to Detroit, Mr. McGlaun joined the faculty of Marygrove College where he served as Director of Vocal Activities and Assistant Professor of Music from 2004-2009. He also was member of the
Michigan Opera Theater Chorus and was an Apprentice with the company in the 2008-09 season singing the roles of Uncle Yakuside in
Madame Butterfly and Remendado in
Carmen. In the fall of 2009 Mr. McGlaun relocated to New York City to pursue a full-time performance career. During that time, he appeared in a national tour of
Porgy and Bess and a national broadcast of the Messiah as Tenor Soloist. McGlaun also performed the role of Robert in
Hin und Zurürck at the Tanglewood Contemporary Music Festival, where The New York Times recognized his performance as “…a telling, if too brief, showcase…” and “…amusingly characterized and well-sung.” Recently, McGlaun has appeared as Sportin' Life in The Skylight Music Theatre’s production of
The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, where the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel acclaimed him “...singing with ease and clarity.” McGlaun also performed the role of PoPo in the Chicago premiere of
Troubled Island, and Robert, in the world premiere of
Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line To Freedom. Anthony McGlaun is a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) and the Actors Equity Association. McGlaun is also a member of Associated Solo Artists, a non-profit organization that provides artistic interdisciplinary programs to children, teachers, businesses and social establishments across the globe. Mr. McGlaun is a much sought after soloist, recitalist, lecturer and Master class presenter. He specializes in the Negro Spiritual and work of African-American composers.