Dr. Andrew Ellis

Dr. Andrew Ellis is a singer, voice teacher, and researcher committed to serving the educational and artistic needs of local communities. He received his B.M. (2013) from Liberty University, and his M.M. (2020) and D.M.A. (2023) from the University of Georgia where he was a Carl. S. Hoveland fellow. Andrew has performed internationally as an operatic tenor with performing credits in the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Ecuador. He has sung much of the lyric tenor repertoire including the Duke in Rigoletto, Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor, Ferrando in Cosi Fan Tutte, and Faust, among many others. He also has experience performing 20th century opera with performances of Wargo’s A Visit to the Country, and Argento’s Postcard from Morocco. Dr. Ellis teaches students of all ages from amateurs to professionals in a variety of styles. He is passionate about combining the latest scientific discoveries in the field of acoustics with the traditions of Italian bel canto to show a clear pathway to students so that they can achieve artistic expression in any genre. Andrew is a proud husband and father of two. He was born in Dallas, TX, grew up as a missionary kid in Brazil, and loves being part of a multi-generational family of ministry. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.