Norman DeVol

Assistant Conductor

Norman DeVol is both an accomplished tenor soloist and vocal instructor in the Bay Area. He received his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from San Jose State University, studying with Jeanne Garson. The California native has performed roles in operas and concerts with many outstanding musical organizations throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento, including Pocket Opera, West Bay Opera, Mission City Opera, Berkeley Opera, Monterey Symphony, Auburn Symphony, Camellia Symphony, Gold Country Chamber Orchestra, Sacramento State University, Opera La Piccola Scala, and Sierra College.

Some of Norm’s favorite roles include Tamino in Magic Flute, Ghermann in Queen of Spades, and Rudolfo in La Boheme, for which he was nominated for a Sacramento regional theater Elly Award.

Also well known throughout the greater Sacramento and Bay Area as a professional vocal coach and instructor, Norm teaches privately and was on the music faculty of Sierra College in Rocklin for ten years.

His students perform in many regional theater companies, including Sacramento Opera and Symphony Chorus, Music Circus, West Marin Singers, Davis Musical Theater, and Garbeau’s Dinner Theater. fNorm is assistant conductor of Masterworks Chorale and frequently solos with the choir.

In addition to Masterworks Chorale, Norman is currently a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus and a member of the NATS and AGMA organizations.