Indianapolis Opera Ensemble to Perform and Present Master Class March 30

March 22, 2005

March 22, 2005, Greencastle, Ind. - For the first time, the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble (IOE) will present a master class and concert to the DePauw University and Greencastle communities on Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Thompson Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a program highlighting some of the most familiar and monumental pieces within the operatic and musical theatre repertoires.

Indianapolis Opera’s young artists take opera education on the road throughout Indiana and neighboring states as the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble. Four young professional singers and a coach/accompanist are selected through national audition. This ensemble-in-residence logs nearly 10,000 miles annually, presenting a variety of programs to over 50,000 students and adults in their 22-week season. Current members include soprano Sarah Hagstrom, mezzo soprano Lexa Ferrill, tenor Tim Birt, baritone Nick Provenzale, as well as coach and accompanist Joseph Fuller.

Presenting nearly ten shows weekly, these early-career singers hone critical professional skills.Members fill supporting roles in main stage productions, receive vocal coaching from Indianapolis Opera’s Artistic Director, participate in classes with visiting artists and train in stage movement, combat, and scene study.

With a strong artistic and educational vision, Indianapolis Opera advances its mission to entertain by creating the passion, excitement and art of opera and to develop the widest possible audience for opera through educational, cultural, and social activities. As it continues its 29th season of productions, Indianapolis Opera sustains artistic excellence and challenges its audiences by selecting a mixture of operas from the classic and contemporary repertory, by contracting the finest singers and most talented directors and designers while emphasizing quality ensemble singing and theatricality.

For their DePauw debut, the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble will present an evening of song at the 7:30 p.m. concert that will highlight some of the great operatic and musical theatre repertoire. A master class will be presented by the IOE immediately following the performance to inform and educate the audience about careers in opera as well as discuss vocal and performance techniques. For the opera and musical theater lover this concert will be an enjoyable journey through great music.

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