Darrin John Nicholson II ’28E, a Baritone from Nashville, TN is currently a Sophomore at the Eastman School of Music, studying Music Performance under Professor Robert Swensen.  Darrin was most recently seen as Luther Harlow, in the Eastman Opera Theater production of In a Grove.  He spent the summer of 2025 studying in Italy under some of the most prominent performers and educators in the world.  His solo performances include Bach Cantata BWV 90 (Bass Solo)

Mozart Solo Missa Brevis KV 192 (Bass Solo) and featured soloist for 5 mystical songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams at Third Presbyterian Church on East Avenue.   He is a member of the Eastman Chorale under Director William Weinert and has also served in several church choirs throughout the Rochester area.