Holy Cross High School Concert Series: Dr. Ronan Tynan
Dr. Ronan Tynan is known for his versatile range of repertoire. It includes the operatic, oratorio, concert, and popular music genres. Dr. Tynan first gained international attention in 1994 after having won both Go For It, a televised singing competition in the United Kingdom, and Ireland’s Feis Ceoil Association’s John McCormack Cup for Tenor Voice. A practicing orthopedist at the time, Dr. Tynan continued his music education and voice training at the Leinster School of Music and Drama in Dublin, Ireland. In 1995 Dr. Tynan commenced studies at the Royal Northern College of Mu- sic in Manchester, England earning a post-graduate Diploma in Voice. This same year he was the male winner of the International Opera Singing Com- petition in Marmand, France. In 1998 he became a member of The Irish Tenors, a group with whom he continues to tour with today. Through the years he has participated in Master Classes with Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor Ugo Benelli, Australian tenor Ken Neath, American tenor James King, and American soprano Cynthia Lawrence.
Dr. Tynan is currently the Alltech Visiting Artist in Residence with the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre teaching Vocal Performance, Voice and Repertoire classes with a focus in oratorio and opera at the undergradu- ate and graduate level. Dr. Tynan is also a return soloist with the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution. Beyond his concert schedule, his calendar has included singing at the 500 Festival’s Memorial Service for Gold Star families and at the 500 Festival Parade, as well as at the funerals of two Boston firefighters killed in the line of duty and at two tributes for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Additionally, at the invitation of Mrs. Barbara Bush, he performed at the 90th birthday celebration of President Bush. Dr. Tynan has performed in Cork, Ireland for the annual charitable event A Summer’s Evening on the Quad, has sung at the season opener of the Kansas City Chiefs and at Derek Jeter’s final game against the Boston Red Sox. Dr. Tynan performed in Atlanta at the International Women’s Forum’s Gala as part of Irish magistrate and International Criminal Court Judge Maureen Harding Clark’s induction to the IWF’s Hall of Fame and was the guest artist at the 60th Anniversary Gala of the Irish Farmer’s Association in Dublin, Ireland.
Dr. Tynan has appeared in concert halls across the United States and internationally. He is a Sony recording art- ist who has released more than 10 titles, 4 of which have achieved platinum status. Additionally, between 1981 and 1984, Dr. Tynan amassed eighteen gold medals and fourteen world records while participating in the Para- lympics, of which he still holds nine.
Dr. Tynan has performed for four U.S. Presidents including President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush, as single soloist at the Funeral of President Ronald Reagan, and for President Clinton. As well, Dr. Tynan has sung for two Popes, Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica and Pope Benedict at the Concert of Hope. He has also performed at numerous benefits and memorials for the New York Police and Fire Depart- ments following 9/11 and continues to have a strong bond with those devoting their lives to public service. Dr. Tynan is also a sought after motivational speaker, having more than 30 engagements annually.