Watch, listen and learn as an Opera Omaha artist encourages and inspires young singers from area colleges and universities in a master class setting. Master classes are considered to be one of the most effective means of musical and artistic development. Benefits of attending include the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to an upcoming Opera Omaha production. Participants are pre-selected.

Length: 90 minutes
Fee: Free

Singing Modern Opera
Baritone and world premiere (The Blizzard Voices) soloist, Christopher Burchett, joins students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for an afternoon of discovery into the styles and approaches to singing modern works.

When: Monday, September 8, 2008 – 3:30 pm
Where: University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Singing English Operetta
Artists from The Pirates of Penzance guide singers on mastering the art of singing English operetta.

When: Monday, October 6, 2008 – 3:30 pm
Where: University of Nebraska Wesleyan (Tentative)

Singing Auditions
General Director (and baritone) John Wehrle guides singers on presentation and the technique of singing vocal auditions.

When: Monday, January 15, 2009 – 3:30 pm
Where: University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Singing Italian Opera
There’s nothing like singing famous Italian arias and art song. Join artists from La Bohème as they coach young singers on tone, technique and interpretation of Italian repertoire.

When: Monday, April 6, 2009 – 3:30 pm
Where: University of Nebraska – Omaha