Was the first Native American to sing major roles with the Metropolitan
Opera. He made his debut with the company in the role of Hans in
Weis-Leon's "The Polish Jew" on March 9, 1921, a role he repeated twice
more. He also sang the role of Tonio in Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci" and
in three Sunday night concert performances during his two seasons with
the company, 1920 - 1922.