Hey There Music Lovers!
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about me and my love for music. Without you, my family, and my friends, I would have never been able to blossom into the ever-growing musician I am today. Feel free to reach out through the contact form with messages, requests, opportunities, and anything else you might have to say!
About Me
Nathan Sekela (tenor) is a master’s student at Carnegie Mellon, earning his degree in vocal performance. Nathan’s most recent roles include The Wizard in Conrad Susa’s Transformations and The Banker in Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor. While studying operatic repertoire, Nathan has branched out into other genres such as jazz, pop, and musical theatre. He currently studies under Marianne Cornetti, an internationally known Verdi mezzo-soprano.
He earned his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from Duquesne University and has lived in Pittsburgh for the last five years. During his operatic career at Duquesne University, Nathan played Lurcanio in Handel’s Ariodante and Bill in Barber’s Hand of Bridge.
In 2021, Nathan attended the Bologna International Opera Academy, an intensive top-rated summer program. Whilst performing, Nathan was able to work with famed conductor Leone Magiera, renowned stage director Stefano Vizioli, and numerous professors from both the Academy of Vocal Arts and the Curtis Institute.
At the Mary Pappert School of Music, Nathan placed as a finalist in the Women’s Advisory Board competition and placed first in the Marguerite Dougherty Voice Competition.
During the summer months, Nathan travels to his hometown in eastern Pennsylvania and teaches voice lessons at the Patricia Keith Studio of Music in Boyertown, PA. While employed, he teaches students of all ages in the genres of jazz, pop, and classical, as well as created and ran elementary music camps for young musicians in both piano and voice.