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Encore University

Encore University

Keeping you singing, dancing, creating, and learning!

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Supplemental music education taught by the best minds, all conducted via Zoom for learning wherever you are.

Curriculum

Our expansive Encore University curriculum is available to you for one all-inclusive tuition price.

Courses

Each 10-week course runs one hour per week.

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Encore University’s Spring 2024 Semester will begin on February 12. Register today for access to live and recorded versions of all Encore University classes this semester!

Encore University Masterclasses

Encore University’s newest educational offering – a series of dynamic and wide-ranging topics tailored for you!

Encore University’s Masterclass series seamlessly blends the educational quality of Encore University with the expertise of our instructors for one class deep-dives into practical topics that you can use in your artistic journey. In our 90-minute masterclasses, renowned instructors and musicians will bring their talent to the Zoom classroom. Encore University’s Masterclass series can be enjoyed whether you’re a current Encore University student, or just a lifelong creative learner!

Encore University Masterclass #11: Operatic Women – Characters and Composers with Dr. Natalie Lerch

Encore University Masterclass #11: Operatic Women – Characters and Composers with Dr. Natalie Lerch

Dr. Natalie Lerch, Encore University educator, teaching artist, and performer, joins Encore University’s Masterclass series!

Join Dr. Natalie Lerch for a special Masterclass in celebration of Women’s History Month that will explore women’s history, roles, and contributions to the operatic world!

This Masterclass will begin by tracing the roots and evolution of women’s roles in opera, starting with the roles that women have played on stage in opera as an art form. We will then dive into the work of women behind the scenes and front-and-center as composers. Along the journey, we will touch on how women’s roles in society are reflected in operatic roles, how a woman’s “character” is portrayed musically, and take a look into what contemporary composers are writing now.

This lively discussion will conclude with a Q&A session. We’ll dip our toes into the discussion of women in opera for a lively discussion!

DATE AND TIMEWednesday, March 20, 7:30 PM ET – 9:00 PM ET
PRICE$15

Can’t make it to the Zoom? Encore University’s flexibility extends to our Masterclass series. A recorded version of this presentation will be sent to all registered participants after the session.

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Masterclass Archive

All of our Masterclass series videos are recorded to be viewed on-demand later. If you’ve missed a Masterclass, click the links below to register for access to the archived recording of that session. Your registration email will include a link to the recorded presentation that you can watch whenever you’d like!