In-Person Masterclasses & Repertoire Classes
​Students of The Sharkey Voice Studio participate in class workshops, where singers perform for each other in a supportive peer environment under the instructor's direction -  giving you all the support you need to help you take your vocal performance to the next level.  

  • Masterclasses feature a special guest artist, with three advanced singers from the studio singing solos at a performance level.  Four masterclasses are held throughout the academic year.  The instructor with her distinguished guest – who have “been there and done that”  – will guide, encourage, challenge, and help you to achieve your musical and performance goals

  • Repertoire Classes are held monthly, with four beginner to intermediate singers from the studio.  Guided by the instructor, these classes offer a complete musical experience and evaluation, regardless of his or her performance skill.  Every aspect on how to make a successful performance in front of an audience is addressed. 
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Whether you want to polish an audition, exam or performance piece - or simply just want to learn and improve as a singer -  these Masterclasses  and Repertoire Classes can help you gain the skills and confidence to become the vocalist you want to be.

All students are accompanied on piano by a professional collaborating pianist.  
Details:
  • Students must be registered with the studio (and Conservatory) a minimum of five lessons to participate.
  • Each Masterclass and Repertoire Class are 90-minutes in length and are invoiced as a regular lesson.
  • All Masterclasses and Repertoire Classes take place at MacEwan University's Conservatory of Music at the Alberta College Campus.
  • Masterclasses feature a distinguished guest artist.
  • Students are required to have their song fully prepared for performance and memorized.
  • Professional attire is encouraged.
  • Piano accompanist fees are invoiced separately by the pianist and must be paid in full to the pianist before the day of the Masterclass or Repertoire class.
  • Masterclasses and Repertoire Classes are open for observation to all students, their family and friends.​​​
Live Performances
Students are coached and rehearsed (individually and/or as a group) and the performances are then presented in public (i.e. student recitals, solo student recitals, masterclasses, practical voice exams, music festivals, auditions, competitions, etc.) - providing them with a variety of stage skills and techniques.  

Online Events

Virtual Mini Masterclasses Series
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The *Mini-Masterclass is a fun, interactive, live-streamed, online version of the traditional vocal masterclass setting - but created for the remote, intermediate to advanced learner who can join from anywhere in the world.

Designed as a 90 minute, small-group vocal masterclass presented on a livestream platform and YouTube - with 3 singers from the studio - Maura  (with a visiting guest artist) will give you all the support you need to help you take your vocal performance to the next level. These remote sessions are scheduled when in-person learning must transition to online.

* Students must be registered with the studio (and Conservatory) a minimum of five lessons to participate.
Virtual Student Recital and Live Stream
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This entertaining remote version of the traditional student recital is presented when live indoor performances are not possible. Live-streamed  on The Sharkey Voice Studio's YouTube channel, it proudly features a number of student performers of The Sharkey Voice Studio.
FREE 20-Minute Online Vocal Exercise & Sing Along Sessions - Sing, feel & connect!
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Join Maura in her Free 20-Minute Online Vocal Exercise & Sing Along Session every *Saturday  at 3pm (MT).  This free community singing event is presented weekly on Zoom and  live streamed on Facebook Live. Visit her Facebook page for news on when to catch the next free session(s).

Register on Eventbrite.ca
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No expectations! No experience necessary! You don't even have to be a student of The Sharkey VoIce Studio! Just a friendly get-together of vocalizing, socializing and good ol’ singing!

*THIS EVENT IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  UPDATES ARE POSTED ON THE “UP-COMING EVENTS” PAGE AND ON THE STUDIO'S FACEBOOK PAGE
Online Vocal Repertoire Classes
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The Online Vocal Repertoire Class is a wonderful opportunity for beginner to intermediate vocal students to learn and perform remotely from home, while supporting each other in private, online group masterclass!

Designed as a 90-minute, private small-group vocal masterclass (not live streamed) - with 3 singers from the studio - Maura will guide, encourage, and help you to achieve your musical and performance goals. These remote sessions are scheduled when in-person learning must transition to online.

* Students must be registered with the studio (and Conservatory) a minimum of five lessons to participate.
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Learn English Through Singing
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Lead by Maura Sharkey-Pryma, this online course is open to all students, staff and faculty at MacEwan University with a focus on learning English as an additional language (EAL). Work on your English language skills, pronunciation and diction, meet new people and learn to sing. Join us for a fun weekly rehearsals where you will sing simple songs together in English. Participants do not need to have any experience, all are welcome! Created by MacEwan School of Continuing Education EAL Department and The Conservatory of Music.
​Register by phone: (780) 633-3725 ​