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Sahel Salam
SAHEL SALAM (’18) 26, born in Houston, Texas, is a Resident Artist of the Academy of Vocal Arts under the tutelage of Bill Schuman, and earned his master’s degree at the Royal College of Music in London. Recently performed roles include Fernand in La Favorite, Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Vincent in Mireille, and Der Italian Tenor in Der Rosenkavalier.