Dr. Erik Erlandson

Dr. Erik Erlandson is a baritone from Minnesota. He is a Visiting Lecturer of Voice at the University of Wyoming with a private studio. He is passionate about teaching students about the voice, encouraging efficient production with an emphasis on health and longevity.

Dr. Erlandson received his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. During his time there, he became very interested in transferring inclusion practices of ESL and Special Education techniques into vocal instruction both in the group and individual settings. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Many recent performance credits include Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro, Il Re in Ariodante, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, The Baker in Into The Woods, Sid in Albert Herring, and Bob in The Old Maid and the Thief.  He enjoys performing with music ensembles around the United States, including the Bolder Bach Festival and Consortium Carissimi in Minnesota.