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Tony Deaton made his New York debut at The International Festival of the Arts in the title role of Harrison Birtwistle’s avant–garde opera, Punch and Judy. He has performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, at Spoleto USA in Charleston, SC, and with symphony orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States.
He has worked with such renowned artists as Gian Carlo Menotti, Carlisle Floyd, Robert Ward, Bodo Igesz, and Marni Nixon, among others, and has performed many times on public and commercial radio and television. Mr. Deaton created the role of Major William Lewis in the world premiere performance of Rachel, produced by the Knoxville Opera Company, and was chosen by American composer Richard Maltz to premiere his song cycle, Seeing With The Heart. As a member of North Carolina’s distinguished Visiting Artist Program, Mr. Deaton presented hundreds of recitals, workshops and master classes. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Lee College as a voice student of Jim Burns, and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from The University of Tennessee where he studied with Edward Zambara. Mr. Deaton has taught on the voice faculties of Appalachian State University and Methodist College. He is currently assistant professor of music at Lee University where he teaches Applied Voice, Vocal Literature, and directs the Opera Theatre. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Lee Mr. Deaton continues an active performance schedule through the southeast. He is married to the former Suzy Venable, originally of Knoxville, and is the proud grandfather of grandsons Spencer and Andy. |