Voice Master Class with Maggie Finnegan: How to FIRST Approach a New Song or Aria
In this master class, guest clinician and Grammy-nominated soprano Maggie Finnegan will work with participants on how to prepare a new classical or Broadway piece for performance, from analyzing the subtext and emotional state of the character, to physical performance tips such as eye focus. Within this overall theme, each participant will receive advice tailored to their individual piece and performance. Each master class will also feature a Q&A session with Maggie.
Youth session: 2:00-3:15 PM
Adult session: 3:30-4:45 PM
Open and free of charge to all WCMS voice students. All are invited to attend as part of the audience; participation slots will be chosen by a lottery. If you would like to sing during the master class, speak to your WCMS teacher by September 17.
Hosted by Norina Rowen, Voice Department chair. Held in Nichols Performance Hall.