Jenson White

Jenson White, a third-year Bachelor of Music (Honours) student at The University of Queensland, has been making remarkable strides in the world of classical voice under the mentorship and guidance of Dr Shaun Brown. His passion for singing began early, with performances in eisteddfods, choral events, and citizenship ceremonies during his school years. These formative experiences paved the way for his future in music, leading to significant roles in musical productions such as Fiyero in Wicked, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, and Jerome in South Pacific. Jenson also distinguished himself as Big Band Captain and Senior Vocal Soloist.

At UQ, Jenson’s talent and dedication have shone through in his performances. He has taken on challenging roles such as Fritz in Die tote Stadt, Eugene Onegin in Eugene Onegin, and Belcore in L’elisir d’amore in selected scenes. His versatility and stage presence have been further highlighted in fully staged opera productions, where he portrayed Papageno in Die Zauberflöte and Pappacoda in Eine Nacht in Venedig.

Jenson's excellence has been recognized with several prestigious awards. In 2024, he won the Ethel Osborne Prize after being a finalist the previous year. He also won the Margaret Nickson Prize for Voice and Piano in 2024, having been a finalist in 2022. His involvement with Opera Queensland has been a testament to his growing reputation, as he performed in the Festival of Outback Opera chorus in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, he was selected for the Queensland Art Song Festival for two consecutive years, showcasing his prowess in art song repertoire.