About
Connor grew up as a classical violinist before ultimately studying vocal performance/opera at the Eastman School of Music in New York. During his time at Eastman, he was also accepted into the nationally ranked male acappella group, The University of Rochester Yellowjackets, (as seen on NBC's "The Sing Off") as a featured soloist.
In the years since, Connor has been a soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Southeast Texas Symphony, The New Haven Symphony, The Firelands Symphony, The Rochester Philharmonic, The Akron Symphony, The Cleveland Pops, The Charlotte Symphony, The Fort Worth Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra. He also starred on The History Channel's Shifting Gears, and has served as executive music supervisor and composer to The Discovery Channel for their series, The Kustomizer. As a songwriter, several of his original songs have been featured on national television, including ABC's "Days of Our Lives" and MTV's, "The Hills", and the WB’s “Roswell”. "Inside Out", the lead single from his self-titled first album, vaulted to the number one radio position in France, and held the position for several weeks. Two full-length albums followed, which led to performing as the opening act on over 20 national tours. Including Jim Brickman, Ashlee Simpson, Huey Lewis and The News, Edwin McCain, Richard Marx, Rick Springfield, Hall & Oates, and Mariah Carey.
Connor can currently be heard behind the scenes singing and recording jingles for companies such as Hasbro Toys and American Greetings, as well as in over 32 countries worldwide as a headlining act on Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise lines with his headlining vocal show available in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Learn more at www.connorbogart.com