Daniel Tu’utau – BA, MM, DMA
Daniel Tu‘utau is a baritone, educator, and media artist originally from Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Hollywood High School Performing Arts Academy and, as a child, toured internationally with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Utah.
Dr. Tu‘utau has been deeply involved in Utah’s vibrant opera and theater community for over a decade. With Utah Opera, he has performed comprimario roles such as Count Ceprano in Rigoletto and has appeared in more than twenty productions including Thaïs, La Bohème, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Barber of Seville. He has also appeared frequently with Lyrical Opera Theater, performing major baritone roles such as Doctor Bartolo in Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, Simone in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca, Raimondo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Rigoletto in Verdi’s Rigoletto, Germont in Verdi’s La Traviata, and Escamillo in Bizet’s Carmen.
His additional credits include work with Ogden’s NEXT Ensemble (Amahl and the Night Visitors), and principal roles with the University of Utah’s Lyric Opera Ensemble, including Pandolphe (Cendrillon), the Count (Le Nozze di Figaro), Mr. Ford (Falstaff), Papageno (Die Zauberflöte), Reverend Olin Blitch (Susannah), and the title role in Don Giovanni. Other past roles include Guglielmo (Così fan tutte), Stefano (Viva La Mamma), and the Duke of Plaza-Toro (The Gondoliers).
Dr. Tu‘utau previously served as an assistant professor of music in voice at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where he also coordinated the vocal area and taught courses in diction, pedagogy, and performance. He has also taught voice at the University of Utah in the Department of Theatre.
Now based once again in Utah, Dr. Tu‘utau continues to perform professionally and serves in various civic and artistic capacities within the community. He also operates DB Productions Utah, providing photography, videography, and digital design services to artists, organizations, and businesses across the Wasatch Front.
He lives in Utah with his wife, Brandy, and their four children.
Performance Experience
Opera (Staged Roles)
Doctor Bartolo | Il barbiere di Siviglia | Rossini | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2024 |
Marcello | La Boheme | Puccini | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2023 |
Sam | Trouble in Tahiti | Bernstein | SLC Vocal Fest | 2023 |
Count Ceprano | Rigoletto | Verdi | Utah Opera | 2023 |
Simone | Gianni Schicchi | Puccini | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2023 |
Scarpia | Tosca | Puccini | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2022 |
Simone | Gianni Schicchi | Puccini | UT Vocal Arts Academy | 2022 |
Raimondo | Lucia di Lammermoor | Donizetti | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2022 |
Rigoletto | Rigoletto | Verdi | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2020 |
Balthazar | Amahl.. Night Visitors | Menotti | NEXT Ensemble | 2019 |
Giorgio Germont | La Traviata | Verdi | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2019 |
Mr. Ford | Falstaff | Verdi | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2018 |
Guccio, a dyer | Gianni Schicci | Puccini | Utah Opera | 2018 |
Un Doganiere | La Boheme | Puccini | Utah Opera | 2017 |
Escamillo | Carmen | Bizet | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2017 |
Cesare Angelotti | Tosca | Puccini | Lyrical Opera Theater | 2015 |
Pandolphe | Cendrillon | Massenetvv | U of U Lyric Opera | 2015 |
Don Magnifico | La Cenerentola | Rossini | U of U Lyric Opera | 2015 |
Sam | Trouble in Tahiti | Bernstein | University of Utah | 2014 |
Il Conte | Le Nozze di Figaro | Mozart | U of U Lyric Opera | 2014 |
Balthazar | Amahl.. Night Visitors | Menotti | U of U Lyric Opera | 2013 |
Ford | Falstaff | Verdi | U of U Lyric Opera | 2013 |
Papageno | Die Zauberflöte | Mozart | U of U Lyric Opera | 2013 |
Trio Member | Trouble in Tahiti | Bernstein | Moab Music Festival | 2012 |
Rev. Olin Blitch | Susannah | Floyd | U of U Lyric Opera | 2012 |
Mr. Jenks | The Tender Land | Copland | UCSB Opera Theatre | 2011 |
Guglielmo | Cosi fan tutte | Mozart | UCSB Opera Theatre | 2011 |
Stefano | Viva la Mamma | Donizetti | UCSB Opera Theatre | 2009 |
Opera (Concert Versions)
Il Conte | Cosi fan tutte | Mozart | 2015 |
Don Alfonso | Le Nozze di Figaro | Mozart | 2013 |
Polypheme | Acis and Galatea | Handel | 2013 |
Basilio | Il barbiere di Siviglia | Rossini | 2012 |
Don Giovanni | Don Giovanni | Mozart | 2012 |
Concert Soloist Performances
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Oratorio Society of Utah | 2023 |
Narrator | Sugar Plum on the Run | Rosner | Salt Lake Symphony | 2023 |
Bass Soloist | Hodie | Vaughan Williams | American West Symphony | 2023 |
Narrator | Haleakala: How Maui Snared the Sun | Welcher | Salt Lake Symphony | 2023 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Oratorio Society of Utah | 2022 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Wasatch Master Chorale | 2022 |
Bass Soloist | St. Matthew Passion | Bach | Salt Lake Choral Artists | 2018 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Oratorio Society of Utah | 2017 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Holladay Community Foundation | 2017 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | Northern Utah Community Orch. | 2014 |
Bass Soloist | Requium in D K.626 | Mozart | Wasatch/Davis Master Chorale | 2012 |
Bass Soloist | Flor de Navidad | Misc | Utopia Early Music Ensemble | 2012 |
Bass Soloist | Messiah | Handel | SL Foothill Stake/Wasatch Presb | 2011 |
Partial Roles
Malatesta | Don Pasquale | Donizetti | UCSB Opera Theatre - Scenes | 2010 |
Belcore | Elisir D’Amore | Donizetti | UCSB Opera Theatre - Scenes | 2009 |
Opera Chorus Experience
Brigham Young University - Hawaii | Assistant Professor in Music - Voice | 2024 – Present |
University of Utah | Adjunct - Theater Dept | 2015 – 2017 |
University of California, Santa Barbara | Elementary Voice – Music 20A | 2009 – 2011 |
Private Studio | Individual Voice Lessons | 2008 – Present |
Ensembles
U of U Graduate Vocal Quartet | University of Utah’s Resident Vocal Quartet | 2011-2015 |
UCSB Chamber Choir | 32-Voice A cappella Choir | 2001-2011 |
BFOM - Founder | Student-Run All-Male a cappella Group | 2003-2008 |
Naked Voices | Student-Run Co-ed a cappella Group | 2002-2004 |
Young Soloist Ensemble | 9-Voice Renaissance Vocal Ensemble | 2002-2003 |
Voice Teachers
David Power | 2011 – 2015 |
Benjamin Brecher | 2008 – 2011 |
Michael Ingham | 2002 – 2004 |
Directors
Jamie Bernstein, Michael Scarola, Robert Breault, Paul Sahuc, Simon Williams, Ned Canty, Michael Sokol |
Other Skills
Fluent Indonesian |
Tap Dance |
International Folk & Ballroom Dance Experience |
PRE-UNIVERSITY Experience
Bye Bye Birdie—Albert | Hollywood HS 2001 |
Noises Off—Frederick | Hollywood HS 2001 |
Grapes of Wrath—Jim Casey | Hollywood HS 2000 |
Little Shop of Horrors—Seymour | Hollywood HS 2000 |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream—Oberon | Hollywood HS 1999 |
Cabaret—Herr Shultz | Hollywood HS 1999 |
Rumors—Lenny | Hollywood HS 1998 |
West Side Story—Baby John | Hollywood HS 1998 |
Tanza-International Folk Dance Ensemble | Los Angeles 1994-2001 |
Los Angeles Children's Chorus | Los Angeles 1993-1997 |
Other Interests
Beyond his musical pursuits, Daniel is deeply committed to his community and faith. As an active member of his church, he finds joy in service and leadership, using his talents to uplift others. His dedication to civic engagement also reflects his passion for making a positive impact, whether through volunteering or supporting local initiatives.
In addition to his performance and community work, Daniel is a co-founder of DB Productions, a creative company specializing in photo, video, and design. His work with DB Productions allows him to merge his artistic vision with entrepreneurial drive, delivering exceptional services that capture and create lasting memories for clients.
