The USM School of Music presents world class tenor John McVeigh in a voice master class from 3 to 6 p.m., on Monday, April 24, 2017. 

Master classes treat audience members to a unique opportunity to listen and learn about the intricate world of making music. This class will feature USM voice students selected by audition.

Acclaimed for his “fresh-toned and touching portrayal” by Opera News and lauded by the New Orleans Times-Picayune for his “rich lyrical tenor, fabulous top notes, and striking good looks,” John McVeigh continues to garner attention for his countless world-class performances at the most revered houses throughout the United States and worldwide. This season, Mr. McVeigh will perform the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Portland Symphony Orchestra, Phillip Glass’ Symphony No. 5 with The Washington Chorus, Händel’s Messiah with Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, and with DCINY, and a solo performance in a brand new concert entitled Rev. 23, the unpublished last chapter of the Book of Revelation as dictated by St. John the Divine which narrates the last battle to recapture Paradise-on-Earth and restore the balance of good and evil to our world, with Prototype Festival. Additionally, he will perform the role of the Footman in Der Rosenkavalier with Boston Symphony Orchestra, the role of Goro in Madame Butterfly with Opera Theater of St. Louis, will return to The Metropolitan Opera for their production of Eugene Onegin as well as, perform the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Portland Symphony Orchestra and Verdi’s Requiem with DCINY.

Admission is free. For more information visit the Music Box Office at (207) 780-5555. TTY: 780-5646.

Those needing special accommodations to participate fully in this program, contact Lori Arsenault, (207) 780-5142, loria@maine.edu. Hearing impaired: call USM's telex / TDD number (207) 780-5646.