Michael Skarke, praised for his “exquisite, almost ethereal tone quality,” and “strong dramatic presence,” is quickly making a name for himself as one of America’s up-and-coming countertenors. His professional experience blends operatic, choral, and concert singing, including performances as Ixion in American Baroque Opera’s production of Charpentier’s Orphée, Endimione in Opera NEO’s production of Cavalli’s La Calisto, and appearances with the South Dakota based professional vocal ensemble, Transept, and the VOCES8 Scholars.
Having been born and raised in League City, Texas, he is well accustomed to the Texas Choral Tradition. His performances in TMEA All-State choirs and an ACDA National Convention left a long-lasting impression that inspired him to pursue a career in teaching. With each lesson, he works to guide his students to their personal singing goals, all while helping develop a natural, healthy individual sound. In only three years as a voice instructor, Michael’s studio has included multiple Texas All-Staters, numerous superior ratings in the regional and state solo and ensemble competitions, and a number of his students have received large scholarships to renowned universities.
Michael just completed a master’s degree in voice at Baylor University in May with a 4.0 GPA. While at Baylor, Michael served as a voice teacher of record, and sang roles in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea (Nerone), Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (Orfeo), Händel’s Oreste (Filotete), as well as performed as the alto soloist in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, J.S. Bach’s Magnificat, Jesu Meine Freude, and Wir Danken Dir, Britten’s Rejoice of the Lamb, and Frank Ticheli’s Angels in the Architecture.
When not performing, you might catch Michael playing golf, basketball, or spending time with his wife Jenny. Michael is extremely excited to be returning home to serve on the Texas City High School voice faculty!
Having been born and raised in League City, Texas, he is well accustomed to the Texas Choral Tradition. His performances in TMEA All-State choirs and an ACDA National Convention left a long-lasting impression that inspired him to pursue a career in teaching. With each lesson, he works to guide his students to their personal singing goals, all while helping develop a natural, healthy individual sound. In only three years as a voice instructor, Michael’s studio has included multiple Texas All-Staters, numerous superior ratings in the regional and state solo and ensemble competitions, and a number of his students have received large scholarships to renowned universities.
Michael just completed a master’s degree in voice at Baylor University in May with a 4.0 GPA. While at Baylor, Michael served as a voice teacher of record, and sang roles in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea (Nerone), Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (Orfeo), Händel’s Oreste (Filotete), as well as performed as the alto soloist in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, J.S. Bach’s Magnificat, Jesu Meine Freude, and Wir Danken Dir, Britten’s Rejoice of the Lamb, and Frank Ticheli’s Angels in the Architecture.
When not performing, you might catch Michael playing golf, basketball, or spending time with his wife Jenny. Michael is extremely excited to be returning home to serve on the Texas City High School voice faculty!
