Tyrese Byrd

Assistant Editor | Vocal Music

Tyrese Byrd is a tenor from Greenville, SC currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is currently working towards a Specialist in Music degree from the University of Michigan. As a performer, Tyrese has recently made debuts at several companies such as Detroit Opera, Madison Opera, Toledo Opera, Toledo Symphony, and Hearing in Color. As a graduate student at the University of Michigan, he appeared in roles with the Opera Theatre and as a soloist with orchestra and the Chamber Choir. Tyrese is also passionate about uplifting the music of Black composers and makes a priority to program their works in recitals and concerts, and has premiered works by living Black composers. He is currently working with a Humanities Collaboratory team called “Singing Justice” at the University of Michigan, who endeavor to infiltrate higher education and the concert stage using Black Song. Tyrese holds a M.M. in Voice Performance from the University of Michigan, and a B.Mus in Voice Performance from Furman University.