Gilbert Chavez, Candidate for Bachelor in Music Education

Gilbert Chavez is a local voice teacher, and performer in his home city of Albuquerque NM. He is currently receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education at The University of New Mexico with a focus in voice, and studies under Dr. Michael Hix. Gilbert is an award winning soloist/performer in and out of the state of Mexico and commonly appears in productions with the UNM opera theatre program, and Opera Southwest. Some of his accomplishments include: a two time finalist at the Vocal Artistry Art Song Competition 2017-18, 2020 Vocal Artistry Art Song Competition division winner, 2017 New Mexico NATS division winner, a finalist at the Classical Singer competition held in Chicago of 2019, and most recently, a semi finalist at the Texoma NATS competition in 2020. Gilbert will graduate with honors in the spring of 2021 and plans to continue both teaching and performing.