William J. Chapman is from Las Cruces, New Mexico and is currently finishing his undergraduate degree in vocal performance at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton Texas.  He has performed in various roles while attending UMHB. Some of these roles include “Samuel,” from the Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, “Alfred,” from Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus , and recently performed as “Rinuccio” in UMHB’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicci. As his academic career has launched forward William Chapman has acquired various top standings in vocal competitions and for two consecutive years he has placed in the top percent in the National Association of Teachers in Singing having finished second place in his division in the graduate entries. William Chapman is currently studying voice and opera performance with internationally renowned bass-baritone, George Hogan.