Voice Fridays
The Weekly Symposium BY Singers FOR Singers
Led by the Don Wright Faculty of Music's Voice Division, Voice Fridays is a weekly symposium for singers including masterclasses, lectures, performances and seminars.
Please contact Voice Fridays coordinator Jackie Short for more information.
Upcoming Events
2023
Friday, Jan 13 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Liz Upchurch, collaborative pianist and head of Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio, joins us for Voice Fridays. During her residency she will also give two masterclasses the following day, in addition to serving as the final round voice judge for the Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition.
Friday, Jan 20 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Andrea Willis
Canadian Opera Repertoire (1960 to the present)
Friday, Jan 27 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Dr. Mei Lee
Alexander Technique Introductory Class
Friday, Feb 3 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Brian McIntosh
Lieder Masterclass
Friday, Feb 10 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Dr. Rachel Goldenberg
A Vocal Health Primer for Singers and Voice Teachers. Masterclass to follow.
Friday, Mar 3 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Bethany Hörst
Starting a Home Studio: Business and Pedagogy
Friday, Mar 17 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Patricia Green
Canadian Art Song
Friday, Mar 24 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Simona Genga
illustrious alumna (interview with Patricia Green)
Friday, Mar 31 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Mike Fan
The Complex World of Identity in Opera
Recent Events
2022
Friday, Sep 16 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Every Breath You Take
An exploration of breathing with Todd Wieczorek
Friday, Sep 23 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Alumnus Scott Rumble, tenor talks about his journey from student to YAP to professional singer
Friday, Sep 30 | 1:30pm (following Fridays@12:30 Concert)
Paul Davenport Theatre
National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
Drs. Moynan King and Raj Singh, postdoctoral fellows, will lead a Q&A with Inuk Soprano Deantha Edmunds and composers Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan following the presentation of RADAR and Sojourn.
Friday, Oct 7 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Pop/rock techniques with Amanda Kind
Friday, Oct 14 | 1:30pm
TC 100
Masterclass with pianist/composer Stéphane Mayer
Friday, Oct 21 | 1:30pm NEW PROGRAM
TC 100
A makeup tutorial with professional makeup artist Julia LoRusso
Friday, Nov 11 | 1:30pm NEW PROGRAM
TC 100
Opera Masterclass with James Westman, baritone
Friday, Nov 18 | 1:30pm NEW PROGRAM
TC 100
Oratorio Masterclass with Bethany Hörst
Friday, Nov 25 | 1:30pm
von Kuster Hall
Songs of Many Lands
Presented by Professor Patricia Green for Voice Fridays, enjoy vocal performances featuring music from across the globe, performed by Don Wright Faculty of Music students in celebration of Western’s International Week.
Friday, Dec 2 | 1:30pm NEW PROGRAM
TC 100
Masterclass with David Connolly, director, educator and choreographer. He will also give a series of masterclasses during his residency.
Contact Us
Voice Fridays Coordinator
Jackie Short
jshort4@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 x84324
Voice Division Coordinator
Torin Chiles
tchiles@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 x84323
