MASTERCLASSES & RECITALS
Master Classes
First-rate master classes are now offered at Karis Wiebe Studios. Designed for serious students aged 16 and above, these sessions mirror a university-level conservatory experience. We bring in highly proficient guest artists to work with individual performers in front of a live audience, creating an invaluable learning environment for both performers and the observers.
“Masterclasses introduce fresh concepts and express ideas in entirely new ways. When a student hears a breakthrough framed differently than what they are accustomed to. it almost always unlocks that beautiful ‘ah-ha’ moment.”
~ K. Wiebe
Exclusive Studio Perk:
All students currently enrolled with Karis Wiebe Studios can attend our masterclasses completely free of charge! Plus, your enrollment includes one complimentary guest pass so you can bring a friend, fellow musician, or family member along to observe.
Performers & Observers Outside Our Studio:
Musicians and singers outside of our studio are incredibly welcome to participate or attend! You can purchase your masterclass tickets directly through our online storefront.
Year-End Recitals & Concerts
Celebrating student growth is a core part of our community! Every year, Karis Wiebe Studios hosts a showcase performance to give our vocal, piano, and songwriting students the opportunity to share their talents on stage.
To honor our performers, each enrolled student receives a complimentary, high-quality professional video recording of the entire concert recital to keep and share, alongside two complimentary guest tickets for family or close friends to join the audience. Additionally, high-end, promotional quality individual photos will be captured live during the performances; these premium photo packages are available at an affordable , studio exclusive rate via pre-order through our online storefront prior to the event.
Should you require additional seating for your guests, extra admission tickets can be purchased directly through our online storefront.
DONNA FLETCHER
Donna Fletcher is an accomplished actor, singer, and concert performer with a wide range of national experience. Proud of her prairie roots, Donna received her early training in Winnipeg and earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba, a diploma in Music Theatre from The Banff Centre for the Arts, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Toronto.
As an actor, Donna has been acclaimed in principle roles from east to west with the Charlottetown Festival, Drayton Festival, Rainbow Stage, Theatre Calgary, Stage West Calgary, the National Arts Centre, Manitoba Opera, MTC, PTE, MTYP, WJT, the Belfry Theatre and Persephone Theatre. As a director Donna has helmed the Rainbow Stage/WSO concert presentation of South Pacific; for Opera on the Avalon Phantom of the Opera, Into the Woods & The Sound of Music; for NUOVA Kiss Me Kate, Carousel and City Workers In Love; for Dry Cold Productions The Bridges of Madison County, The Addams Family, A Man of No Importance and Sweeney Todd; as well as Brundibar for the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. Donna conceived the WSO presentation of Send in the Clowns: The Music of Stephen Sondheim where she took the stage with TONY Award winner Len Cariou.
Donna serves as First Vice President & Manitoba/Nunavut Councillor for Canadian Actor’s Equity and was inducted into the Rainbow Stage Wall of Fame in 2012. Always seeking new challenges, she co-created Winnipeg Musical Theatre Company Dry Cold Productions which is celebrating its 23rd season with the National Premiere of THE PROM. Donna is a nationally respected clinician, Voice and Musical Theatre Instructor at the University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty of Music as well as the University of Winnipeg Department of Theatre. Most importantly, she is mum to Amalia.
