American tenor Ryan Smith is a Masters student at Rice University. Mr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma in May 2025. Mr. Smith has performed roles such as Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos, The Prince in Rusalka, Da-Ud in Die Agyptische, and Fenton in Falstaff

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Mr. Smith  recently was awarded the Encouragement Award in the Houston District in the Laffant Competition! You can see him in several upcoming shows at Rice University!