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Benjamin South, ABD, Certificate in Vocology

Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre

South

My teaching and mentorship aims to serve learners from diverse backgrounds by meeting them where they are and fostering a sense of belonging. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to experiment, take risks, and discover authenticity as a human and a singing-actor. In this, I not only prepare them for thoughtful, intentional performance but also contribute to the broader goals of the human experience: cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to connect meaningfully with others.

-Benjamin South

Buckner Theatre

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Biography

Alabama native Benjamin South is a singing-actor and teacher specializing in crossover performance & pedagogy. He is active in premiering staged works & song cycles across the United States and frequently performs as a concert soloist, music director, and collaborative pianist. He has performed in staged works and recitals with the Kindling Arts Festival, the Tennessee Valley Arts Association, Music on Site, Eklund Opera, Central City Opera, and the Seagle Festival. Selected roles include Preacher (FAITH) Charlie (BRIGADOON), Sam (SUSANNAH), Birdlace (DOGFIGHT), Teague (COLD MOUNTAIN), and Laurie (Adamo's LITTLE WOMEN). Selected credits as a music director & conductor include HADESTOWN, WAITRESS (amateur world premiere), THE PROM, OKLAHOMA, and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.

Benjamin maintains a robust private studio teaching & coaching clients throughout the United States. Additionally, he is an active researcher, lecturer, and presenter with previous engagements at the University of Maryland and the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Conference including topics on acoustic registration for musical theatre singing and trends in aesthetic language in American musical theatre casting calls. In 2026, he was selected as one of sixteen early-career teachers to participate in the prestigious NATS Intern Program.

He is currently a doctoral candidate at CU Boulder and holds degrees & certificates from New York University, Ohio University, the University of North Alabama, and Estill International. For more information, visit benjaminsouth.com.

Education

  • Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance & Pedagogy, University of Colorado Boulder (currently ABD)
  • Certificate in Vocology, New York University
  • Master of Music in Performance & Pedagogy, Ohio University
  • Bachelor of Music in Performance, University of North Alabama

Awards

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Scholarship, Ohio University
  • Promising Alumni Award, University of North Alabama
  • Academic Achievement in Music, University of North Alabama
  • Outstanding Senior in Fine & Performing Arts, University of North Alabama

Publications

  • Recitalist - Art Song Composition Competition Winner Concert, 2026 National Conference, National Association of Teachers of Singing 
  • Poster Presentation - "Aesthetic Language in Contemporary Musical Theatre Casting Calls," 2026 National Conference, National Association of Teachers of Singing
  • Panel Moderator - “Pop Girlies are Singing What Gen Z is Feeling,” Conference for World Affairs, University of Colorado Boulder

Projects

  • Co-Investigator - “Velopharygeal Opening Variability in Musical Theatre Treble Voices,” Berton Coffin Voice Lab, University of Colorado Boulder