A member of the 2024/25 Resident Artist Program at Palm Beach Opera, Connor Buckley is a pianist and vocal coach originally from Western Maryland. Recently, he joined the music staff at Des Moines Metro Opera and served as the Music Director for Opera Iowa’s educational outreach and engagement tour. His experience extends to roles on the music staffs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the San Francisco Opera Center, and the Manhattan School of Music. Connor is a highly regarded performer in chamber and recital settings and has demonstrated his versatility as a conductor through various productions in New York State and the Bay Area. His accompaniment expertise has supported coachings and masterclasses led by prominent figures such as Martin Katz, Ian Bostridge, César Ulloa, Susanne Mentzer, and Libby Larsen. A 2023 graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Ithaca College.