Background
Harrell, Ray Evans was born on December 3, 1941 in Ada, Oklahoma, United States.
conductor educator performing company executive
Harrell, Ray Evans was born on December 3, 1941 in Ada, Oklahoma, United States.
Bachelor, University Tulsa, 1964. MM, Manhattan School Music, 1973.
Commissioned piano teacher Tulsa (Oklahoma) University, 1962—1964. Vocal soloist United States Army Field Band, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, 1964—1966, United States Army Chorus, Washington, 1966—1970. Teacher voice, performance, opera and vocal anatomy Manhattan School Music, New York City, 1978—1986.
Founder, artistic director Magic Circuit Opera Repertory Ensemble Inc., since 1978. Master voice teacher Magic Circuit Training, since 1978. Summer opera director Mannes College Music, 1987—1989.
Artistic director, producer American Masters Arts Festival Biennial, since 2003. Lecturer on Donald Schoen Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1988—1989. Co-leader MCORE Florentine Conference on Arts and Economics in American, Washington, 2004.
Singer Miramax Films - Naqoyqatsi, 2001—2002. Recording producer Magic Circuit Opera Repertory Ensemble, New York City, since 1990. Director Magic Circuit Awards.
Served with United States Army, 1964-1970.
Lecturer, panel member non-governmental organizations United Nations, New York City, 2000. Cherokee priest Nuyagi Keetoowah Society, Inc., 1988—2005. Member of The Recording Academy (life member), Phi Mu Alpha.
Son of Ray E. and Cleo Mae Harrell, William O.A. Rockko. Married Stephanie Rose Weems, June 27, 2005. 1 child Jane Angela.