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Cole McIlquham

Biography

Cole is a returning 2023 Music Academy Alum who is earning a Performance Diploma from the Southern Methodist University in the studio of Clifton Forbis. Notable roles include Parpignol in the Music Academy’s 2023 production of La bohème, Rinuccio in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, and Sam Polk in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah. He was also a winner in the Meadows Concerto Competition and Naftzger Concerto Competition. Cole currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

Journey to the Academy

Osseo, Wisconsin Music Academy of the West

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