Byron Mayes, baritone, is originally from Houston, TX, received his BM Degree at Columbus State University (GA), and is currently pursuing his MM Degree at UCSB, studying with Dr. Linda Di Fiore. While attending Columbus State he was featured in Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore, and Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, and has since sung with the Houston Grand Opera Chorus. Bryan is currently a member of the Opera Santa Barbara chorus and will be performing in this season’s productions.