John Richardson is originally from Huntington Beach, California. He decided to take up classical singing while studying history at Brigham Young University. Despite the late start, a combination of hard work and passion for vocal music landed him a spot with the BYU Singers, the university’s flagship ensemble. While in Utah, John joined the music staff at the Cathedral of the Madeliene in Salt Lake City, where he sang for weekly masses. After graduating, John was admitted to a master’s program in history at the University of Oxford and was offered a choral exhibition with the Choir of Queen’s College. After graduating from Oxford, he worked as a lay clerk with the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, where he sang for two years. During his time at Clare, John enjoyed several high-profile opportunities, including singing as a soloist on BBC Radio 3, at Symphonia Smith Square, and on tours of the Netherlands, Belgium, and the USA. He also sang in several of the UK’s major churches, including Westminster Abbey and Peterborough Cathedral. Having recently relocated back to the U.S., John began building a career as a professional musician in Washington DC, singing with several high profile choirs, including the choir of Washington National Cathedral and the choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. John is thrilled to further develop as a professional ensemble and solo singer with the ISM, which closely aligns with his experience and career goals.
