Grammy-nominated American Baritone, Joshua Conyers has been singled out by Opera News for his “deliciously honeyed baritone that would seduce anyone,” by The New York Times as having “a sonorous baritone” that “wheedled and seduced,” and by The Washington Post for having a “show stealing” performance. A native of Bronx, NY, he is known for his captivating performances and recognized as one of the leading voices of today. Mr. Conyers has performed with the most prestigious opera companies, symphonies, and concert halls in the world such as The Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, Washington National Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, English National Opera, New York Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, and many others. As a concert soloist and recitalist, he has sung throughout the United States and Europe. His recordings include the Grammy-nominated X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, his debut solo album A Miracle in Legacy, Morgiane, ou, Le sultan d’Ispahan, Bernstein, Gershwin, & Copland: Works, and IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology (Eastman School of Music).

 “I’m incredibly honored to join the distinguished faculty of the Eastman School of Music,” Conyers said.  “Having the opportunity to teach and cultivate first-class young musicians at Eastman is a dream come true. I look forward to serving the Eastman and Rochester community to the best of my abilities.”

 Mr. Conyers is deeply committed to mentorship and community engagement, with a particular passion for elevating historically underserved repertoire and amplifying its place within today’s artistic landscape. This commitment is reflected in his work as an artist and producer of IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology (Eastman School of Music), a landmark collaborative recording project bringing together more than forty students and faculty artists at the Eastman School of Music. The album shines a light on the rich and often overlooked legacy of Black American art song, reclaiming a body of repertoire that has too often remained at the margins despite its profound artistic and cultural significance. Through this project, Mr. Conyers has fostered a vibrant creative community dedicated to scholarship, performance, and amplifying voices that have long been hidden in plain sight.

 Joshua Conyers maintains an active international performing career while serving on the voice faculty at the Eastman School of Music, bringing current professional experience directly into the studio. Since joining the Eastman faculty, he has appeared in more than 50 opera and concert engagements, including producing and performing on IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology with the Eastman School of Music, singing the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and Eastman Philharmonia, and appearing as a soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. At Eastman, he teaches applied voice and vocal pedagogy, mentoring singers for careers on today’s operatic and concert stages. He also serves on the summer faculties of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival OperaFest and the Schmidt Vocal Institute. In addition to his teaching and performing, Conyers has been elected Vice President of the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and will assume the presidency in 2028.

 As a dedicated teacher and mentor, Mr. Conyers takes particular pride in the accomplishments of his students. His students have been accepted into many of the nation’s leading Young Artist Programs, including Chautauqua Opera, Music Academy of the West, The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, Brevard Music Center, Aspen Music Festival and School, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Taos Opera Institute, and Des Moines Metro Opera.