Jared Peterson, bass, graduated from the University of Arizona with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance, having previously earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Washington State University. Leading operatic roles include Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mr. Ford in Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor, Aeneas in Dido and Aeneas, and Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte. In December 2024, Jared sang the title role of Duke Bluebeard, alongside Korby Myrick, in Passion Project: Opera!’s production of Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle. Most recently, he made his Arizona Opera debut, singing the role of Soldier #2 in the Arizona premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro.

He is currently singing the roles of Older Hänsel and the Father in Arizona Opera’s production of Hänsel and Gretel versus The Witch, part of their youth outreach program, aptly named Arizona Operatunity. In November, Jared sang the extensive and demanding basso profundo solo in The Helios Ensemble’s fall concert of Rautavaara’s Vigilia: Vespers, sung in the original Finnish. He also appeared as a guest artist with the University of Arizona’s Opera Theater, singing the role of the Baron in Viardot’s Cendrillon. This Summer, Jared will be joining the Chautauqua Opera Company as a Studio Artist for their 2026 season. Jared currently studies voice with Korby Myrick and maintains an active vocal studio in Tucson.