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The Canadian baritone, Jay Tuttle, received his Bachelor of Music degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (September 1991-May 1995). In 1997, he was invited to the Banff Centre for Fine Arts to take part in their "Contemporary Music Festival". While there, he was privileged to study with coaches: Mary Morrison and Richard Armstrong. Performing works by French composer, Georges Aperghis; Jay took part in the world's first "Musical Internet Cafe" (The singing was in Banff, Canada, while the accompanist was in Paris, France!).
In Boston, Massachusetts, 1998, Jay Tuttle co-founded the Early Music ensemble, "Tempus", and became baritone soloist for the nationally acclaimed choirs of Trinity Church-Copley Square. Since arriving in Los Angeles, he has performed with ensembles including: Mladi, Los Angeles Choral Artists , Musica Angelica, Los Angeles Chamber Singers (and Capella ), and Bach Collegium San Diego (Director: Ruben Valenzuela). He sings Evensongs and Compline Services regularly, with the Choirs of St. James' Wilshire (whom he sung with in England, at Westminster Abbey last summer). Jay is also enjoying his sixth season as a Staff Singer in the choir of All Saints' Beverly Hills, under the direction of Dale Adelmann.
Jay Tuttle has been featured on CBC Radio as a soloist and can be heard on numerous recordings, including All Saints' 2003 release of: "A Festival Song: the Music of Craig Phillips". He married Meghen Miles Tuttle on May 4, 2013, and currently lives in Middleburg, Virginia. |
