Bio
Daniel Borup is a classically-trained baritone originally hailing from Champaign, Illinois. An experienced solo and choral singer, Daniel is well-versed in musical styles ranging from classical to contemporary. Though trained as a baritone, Daniel frequently performs as a tenor soloist; his voice has been described as possessing an "Irish tenor" sound. In his performances, Daniel's singular goal is to deliver a captivating, thrilling, and authentic rendition of each and every work he performs.
From his earliest days, Daniel had an ear for music. He began his career as a violinist at age 3 before shifting his focus to voice around 2010. As an active choral singer, Daniel has performed with a diverse array of ensembles, ranging from the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana to the Fog City Singers, an internationally-renowned barbershop chorus recently ranked 7th in the world.
Daniel has been an active soloist since the early 2010s. While in the Bay Area, he performed with the Congregational Oratorio Society, Schola Cantorum, and award-winning early music ensemble Cut Circle. Daniel has also made high-profile appearances as a national anthem singer for the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, for the Oakland A's on MLB Opening Night, and for the NCAA's "Elite Eight" round in the March Madness basketball tournament.
Daniel relocated to Southeastern Minnesota in 2019, and is excited for new opportunities in a new area of the country! He is available as an anthem singer for events large & small, and as a soloist for weddings, concerts, and private functions.
