Norman DeVol, tenor, makes his West Bay Opera debut singing the roles of Chaplitsky and the Major Domo in The Queen of Spades.

Mr. DeVol has performed in operas and concerts with many musical organizations throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento, including Masterworks Chorale, Mission City Opera, Berkeley Opera, Monterey Symphony, Auburn Symphony, Camellia Symphony, Gold Country Chamber Orchestra, Sacramento State University, Opera La Piccola Scala, and Sierra College. He was nominated for a Sacramento regional theater Elly Award for his 1998 performance of Rodolpho (La bohème).

Currently a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus, Mr. DeVol received his BA in voice from San José State University. He is a professional vocal coach and instructor, with students throughout the greater Sacramento and Bay Area, and was on the music faculty of Sierra College in Rocklin for ten years. He is a member of the NATS and AGMA organizations.