Soliloquy by Connor O'Brien

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helped that people seemed to think that I could."

Following his classical training, Connor decided to enroll into the

prestigious Eastman School of Music in New York, majoring in

Vocal/Opera performance. "It was a difficult decision for me to go

to Eastman, only because I had auditioned at so many schools, and

was planning on majoring in Musical Theatre at one of the lesser

known institutions. But after some friends, colleagues, and most

importantly my parents spoke to me about the level Eastman was on,

and what I would get out of it, I decided to go. It turned out to

be one of the best decisions of my life."

It was in college that Connor met, trained, and performed with some

of the best young musicians in the nation. "The level of talent and

dedication that these kids were on amazed me. I created friendships

and connections that would last a lifetime. And it definitely

didn't hurt being trained in opera of all things." It was also

there that Connor auditioned for, and was accepted into, the

nationally recognized all-male a cappella group, The University of

Rochester Yellowjackets. For two years with the group he vigorously

rehearsed, recorded two studio albums, and traveled all over the

country, including a tour of California. "I could write a book on

my time with the Jackets. It was both the most intense and most

incredible thing I had ever participated in at that point in my life.

It's truly one of the best a cappella groups in the nation."

During his college years, it quickly became apparent to Connor that

he had something special after he was offered the understudy to the

leading role in The National German Touring Production of Miss Saigon,

and only a few years later made it to the final round of New York City

auditions in ABC's "Making The Band". "Making The Band was an

experience no one could even try to forget. It really gave you an idea

of what you were up against, and I felt pretty well being there at the

end of the second audition day, after 250 others had been sent home."

Now, having completed his training, Connor has begun his journey

into the music industry as one of the hottest young performers on the

market, showcasing his complete devotion to bringing his own

uniqueness and originality to today's music. "I see a huge void

waiting to be filled in the pop music field. New acts are continuing

to follow and imitate the original trendsetters, not willing to take

a chance and carve their own niche; and that is exactly what I'm going

to do. Create different songs, push my voice to the limit, and

collaborate with artists no one would expect you to. That is how you

make it to the top. But more importantly... that is how you stay at

the top."

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