Eric Barry
International Artist and Voice Instructor
P.O. Box 20777, Amarillo, TX 79114 ?? 917.512.1793 ?? EBtenor@gmail.com
Qualifications
Meticulous businessman and artist who works well under pressure and delivers superior performance.
Possesses refined presentational skills and enthusiastic towards working and communicating directly with
clients. Creative and highly self-disciplined to complete a wide range of tasks for almost any need. Great
networker with perseverance and flexibility to succeed in varying work environments.
EXPERIENCE
Self-employed, New York, NY - Owner ( FEB 2003 - PRESENT)
? Assembled and managed production team to maintain international interest and business relationships
worldwide.
? Negotiated performance contracts and appearances in over 15 countries on five continents.
? Founded business class program/seminar for performing artists, educating students and professionals
about ALL aspects of running a fruitful and efficient company
? Recorded seven commercial albums, three PBS specials/documentaries, hundreds of live performances
in nine languages.
Amarillo Symphony, Amarillo, TX - Manager of Audience Services ( SEPT 2005 - JUNE 2007)
? Managed and sold individual annual subscriptions and gifts for thousands of patrons.
? Organized/updated patron database, including implementation of new ticketing and database software.
? Assisted staff in overhaul of brand design and new website.
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, CT - A.D. and M.M. - Opera Performance
AUG 2008 - MAY 2011 (Full scholarship and stipend for both degrees)
SUNY Purchase, Purchase, NY - P.C. - Opera Performance
AUG 2007 - May 2008
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX - M.B.A. (Incomplete)
AUG 2005 - MAY 2006
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX - B.A. - Music Business
AUG 1999- MAY 2003
AWARDS
Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshanna Foundation; International Classical Music Award Opera Album
Finalist (two years); Maryland Lyric Opera Bel Canto Prize Winner; Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional
Finalist; Dallas Opera Competition Prize Winner; National Association of Teachers of Singing Prize Winner;