ABOUT

Jamaican baritone Giovani Malcolm has captivated audiences with his commanding voice and dynamic stage presence. His operatic repertoire includes standout performances as Mercutio in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Don Giovanni in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Ned in Joplin’s Treemonisha, and Mr. Gobineau in Menotti’s The Medium.

At IU Opera Theater, Giovani has appeared as Cascada in Lehár’s The Merry Widow, Gregorio in Roméo et Juliette, and in the ensembles of Candide and Sweeney Todd. His concert credits feature solo performances in Margaret Bonds’ Credo, Handel’s Messiah, and Shawn Okpebholo’s Negro Spirituals.

Giovani’s artistry has been recognized in numerous competitions. He received an Encouragement Award at the 2023 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition (St. Louis District) and won the Best Art Song Prize at the 2022 George Shirley Vocal Competition. He was also a finalist in both the 2023 Florida Grand Opera Young Patronesses of the Arts Competition and the National Opera Association’s Carolyn Bailey Argento Competition.

A committed scholar and educator, Giovani earned his Bachelor of Music in Voice from the University of Delaware, where he studied with Brian B. Carter, alongside dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Music Management. He went on to complete his Master of Music in Voice at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the mentorship of Timothy Noble. Currently, Giovani is a second-year Doctoral student at IU, studying with world-renowned mezzo-soprano Tichina Vaughn, and serves as an Associate Instructor of Voice, teaching private lessons to non-voice majors.

Beyond the stage, Giovani is dedicated to community and collaboration. He serves on the Junior Board of Washington Performing Arts, works as an adjudicator for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF), where he recently served as Outreach Coordinator, and performs with the acclaimed ELEVATION! Vocal Ensemble. Giovani is also a Delaware Chorale Scholar, part of the ensemble currently ranked #1 choir in the world following their victory at the 2025 World Choir Games.