The American bass, Brett C. McDermid, holds a Bachlor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota.
After graduation, Brett McDermid spent some valuable time in New York City pursuing his love of music, art, theater, and writing. He was featured in the independent film The Custodial Code. He spent several years touring in the USA and internationally with various choirs. He has performed with The Concordia Choir, Choral Arts Society, Kentucky Opera, Cornerstone Chorale, Pallas Ensemble and University of Louisville Cardinal Singers.
Brett McDermid is an original member of the male vocal ensemble Chanson, who have released four studio albums. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Susie, where he is pursuing work as a a TV and internet voice-over artist, a solo singer, and singing with the Los Angeles Master Chorale (since 2014-2015 season), Choir of St. James, LASchola, De Angelis Vocal Ensemble, Horizon Chamber Choir, Pacific Bach Ensemble and Los Angeles Chamber Choir (Director: Chung Uk Lee). He is also a member of the early music ensemble Tesserae, and last year (2015?) was the solo vocalist in a concert of works for period instruments and basso profundo. |