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'''Raymond J. Gibbs,''' known as '''Ray Gibbs''' (born c. 1943),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.intelius.com/people-search/Ray-Gibbs/Pensacola-FL|title=Ray Gibbs|publisher=intelius.com|accessdate=August 21 2017}}</ref> is a gospel singer from Pensacola, [[Florida]], who sang from 1970 to 1981 with the Metropolitan Opera in [[New York City]].

'''Raymond J. Gibbs,''' known as '''Ray Gibbs''' (born c. 1943),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.intelius.com/people-search/Ray-Gibbs/Pensacola-FL|title=Ray Gibbs|publisher=intelius.com|accessdate=August 21 2017}}</ref> is a gospel singer from Pensacola, [[Florida]], who sang from 1970 to 1981 with the Metropolitan Opera in [[New York City]].

A native of [[Tucson, Arizona|Tucson]], [[Arizona]], Gibbs was reared in [[San Diego]], [[California]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Voice Performance and Conducting at San Diego State University. He then obtained a Masters of Music degree in Opera Theater at the Manhattan School of Music. He has sung leading roles with many opera companies in [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. He has served on the faculties of the University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University, and [[Pensacola Christian College]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=https://www.hardingville.com/2012/01/news/special-guests-ray-ann-gibbs|title=Special Guests: Ray & Ann Gibbs|publisher=Hardingville Baptist Church|accessdate=August 21, 2017}}</ref>

A native of [[Tucson]], [[Arizona]], Gibbs was reared in [[San Diego]], [[California]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Voice Performance and Conducting at San Diego State University. He then obtained a Masters of Music degree in Opera Theater at the Manhattan School of Music. He has sung leading roles with many opera companies in [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. He has served on the faculties of the University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University, and [[Pensacola Christian College]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=https://www.hardingville.com/2012/01/news/special-guests-ray-ann-gibbs|title=Special Guests: Ray & Ann Gibbs|publisher=Hardingville Baptist Church|accessdate=August 21, 2017}}</ref>

Gibbs on his website calls himself a "teacher who is dedicated to his students and who will give all he has to making sure that each of his students reach their fullest potential. ... Students and teachers must understand each other and each other’s goals. I believe that classical training is the best and most healthy way to sing and that is the only style of teaching that I offer in my studio/"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://raygibbs.com/|title=Ray Gibbs: Voice Lessons|publisher=Raygibbs.com|accessdate=August 21, 2017}}</ref>

Gibbs on his website calls himself a "teacher who is dedicated to his students and who will give all he has to making sure that each of his students reach their fullest potential. ... Students and teachers must understand each other and each other’s goals. I believe that classical training is the best and most healthy way to sing and that is the only style of teaching that I offer in my studio/"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://raygibbs.com/|title=Ray Gibbs: Voice Lessons|publisher=Raygibbs.com|accessdate=August 21, 2017}}</ref>

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