Phillip Boykin

Dr. Moshe Paranov, co-founder of the Hartt School of Music, described Phillip Boykin as follows: “A talented and gifted man with extraordinary charisma and major stage presence that electrifies and captivates audiences.” A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Phillip became involved in many musical activities that helped to enhance his special gifts. He began his vocal training at the South Carolina Governor’s School of the Performing Arts and the Greenville Fine Arts Center. His exceptional talents led him to explore the musical world of Opera. His studies in Opera began at South Carolina State College where he was encouraged to audition for the North Carolina School of the Arts where he began extensive studies with the Late, Professor Fredrick Moses. During his rewarding time at this institution, he performed the role of Elder Ott in Susanna and travelled to Germany, France, and Italy as the soloist with the North Carolina School For The Arts, International Music Program. He then transferred to the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, where he earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance. At Hartt, Phillip performed in Recitals, Oratorios, Operas, and Scenes, with leading roles, as Tarquinius in “The Rape of Lucretia” and Don Alfonso in “Cosi fan tutte”. He performed as a soloist with the Hartt School’s Chorus and Symphony in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Some other guest appearances included performances with Connecticut Opera Express, Connecticut Concert Opera, Miami Symphony, Hartford Symphony, Russian National Symphony, Dayton Orchestra, Bristol Symphony, and the Greenville Symphony. Phillip did advanced study at Howard University, where he pursued a Master’s degree in Opera and Jazz Vocals. While at Howard, he was a featured soloist with the Howard Singers in Spain, the United States Virgin Islands, Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, and throughout the US. Phillip’s performances have taken him to many other prestigious concert venues. He was featured in the annual production of the hand-slapping gospel musical, “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes. Most of his performances at Howard University were broadcasted on WHU Radio and the University’s television station. Phillip’s passion for working with young people is evident in his involvement with the Washington National Opera Company’s Opera in Schools Program. Phillip is presently in Porgy & Bess on Broadway as "Crwon". For more info check out... www.phillipboykin