Daon Drisdom

Tenor Daon Drisdom, a Georgia native and New England Conservatory graduate, is celebrated for his rich tone and captivating stage presence. Known for his versatility across baritone and tenor repertoires, Drisdom has brought to life characters ranging from Papageno in Mozart’s The Magic Flute to Fritz in Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz. He performs frequently with various Boston-area music organizations, making a distinctive mark on the local arts scene.

Drisdom’s recent engagements include his work as a chorister in the Grammy-nominated opera The Lord of Cries by John Corigliano and Mark Adamo, performed with Odyssey Opera/Boston Modern Opera Project in 2022. He was also a featured soloist with the Boston Lyric Opera in the New England premiere of Omar in 2023, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Most recently, he created the role of Bob Moses in the world premiere of Is This America? by Mary D. Watkins with White Snake Projects, celebrating the legacy of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

A passionate storyteller, Drisdom has a deep affinity for art songs and spirituals within the Black music repertoire. He is dedicated to sharing and interpreting these musical traditions, striving to deepen audiences’ understanding of their style and stories.

Drisdom’s collaborations include performances with esteemed artists such as Greg Hopkins and the Greg Hopkins Orchestra, where he interpreted selections from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Songs, as well as jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon in a holiday special for Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio. He is featured as a soloist on Funmilayo Ngozi’s Unconstrained album and has contributed to Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar on YouTube.

Drisdom’s extensive teaching experience includes directing the choir at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts in Augusta, Georgia. In Massachusetts, he has taught in Somerville Public Schools and Boston Public Schools, currently serving as music teacher and ensemble director at East Somerville Community School. He also holds the J.P. Hunsaker soloist position at the First Parish in Milton and is a recurring artist in the Milton Community Concert Series directed by Timothy Steele.