IAN HOWELL (countertenor), noted for his "polished sound, clear resonance, and powerful enunciation…" by San Francisco Classical Voice, has performed on major concert stages across the United States, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. Mr. Howell recently took First Prize at the American Bach Soloists International Solo Competition with an acclaimed performance of Bach's cantata, Vergnügte Ruh, and Third Prize (and made his Carnegie Hall Debut) at the Oratorio Society of New York's Competition.  This Blacksburg, VA native can be heard with the all male chamber choir, Chanticleer, on one DVD and seven CDs, including the GRAMMY award winning Lamentations and Praises, and the GRAMMY award nominated Our American Journey.  Mr. Howell has appeared in Handel's Hercules (Lichas) and Semele (Athamas), Purcell's The Fairy Queen (First Countertenor), and Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Oberon).  Concert appearances include Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. John Passion, and Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).  Future engagements include performances with the American Bach Soloists, the Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Choir of St. Thomas Church Fifth Ave (NYC), and a debut recording with the American Bach Soloists.  Mr. Howell is dedicated to spreading awareness of the countertenor voice, and has given master classes and lecture/demonstrations across the country.  Mr. Howell graduated December 2006 with a Master's degree in Early Music, Song, and Chamber Ensemble offered jointly by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and the Yale School of Music.

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