Musical Theatre & Classical Performers: May 26th – June 29th, 2025
Five-Week Intensive Training Program
Whether you are a classical singer looking for cross training, or a musical theatre performer wanting to learn new skills, or grow your current ones, our new 5 week intensive focuses on just that!
Join us to celebrate this holiday season with Irving Berlin’s classic musical featuring tunes like “Blue Skies”, “I Love a Piano”, “Sister’s” and more at the beautiful Capitol Theatre
White Christmas
December 19-23, 27-29
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.
SHREK the Musical
March 5th-9th, 2025
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Art for the ears, Art for the eyes
Festival City Arts Tour
More information coming soon!
May 15 – May 25, 2025
Ten Day Opera Development Program
The Ten-Day Development Program is designed to offer participants a shorter program to experience the intensive environment for which NUOVA has garnered an esteemed reputation.
For ten days, 10 – 12 hours per day, participants will receive instruction in Acting, Speech Arts, Clown, and Movement. The schedule includes mini-master classes, daily coachings or private lessons with esteemed faculty and dedicated teachers. The program culminates in a public performance for the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival.
Celebrating 25 Years
Silence
NUOVA Vocal Arts is thrilled to introduce Edmonton audiences to a new satirical chamber opera in June 2025!
“A not-so-pure Maiden is sent to marry a not-so-manly Lord, who is advised by a not-so-celibate Priest, and protected by a not-so-insensitive Thug in an England ruled by a King who won’t get out of bed.” (Goodreads)
An opera based on the award winning play by Moira Buffini threads beautiful melodic music, composed by Leslie Uyeda, through an imaginative libretto created by Edmonton’s own Darrin Hagen.
Our 10 Second Autobiography
There are two things we love to see: an emerging artist unleashing their passion and talent on stage, and an audience arrested by a transformative performance.
We exist so both of those things can happen.
NUOVA Vocal Arts provides world-class training to performers, while also filling our communities with unique events, unforgettable performances, and fantastic festivals.
Training
Want to Become a Future Alumni?
All the world’s a stage—but we give you the tools to step out onto it. For many of our alumni, Nuova Vocal Arts gave them the tools to transition smoothly from their insular academic life into their professional careers. Check out the variety of programs we offer for vocalists, musicians, directors, stage designers, and more.
Volunteer
Want to Get a Little More Hands-On?
Hard work deserves rewards!
As a volunteer, you get more than experience and industry knowledge. We connect you with some fun benefits and a friendly crew.
As a volunteer, you get more than experience and industry knowledge. We connect you with some fun benefits and a friendly crew.
Donate
Become a Donor
The arts enrich us. Powerful stories and moving performances teach us something about ourselves and challenge our perceptions.
Your gift brings the stage to life, and brings life to the community. Donors like you help the arts to thrive.
Blog
Want to Hear From the Pros?
Our Alumni share their insights, advice, and journeys.
Jessica Kos-Whicher writes about her most valuable lessons.
Reflections on Nuova Vocal Arts programs with Simon Chalifoux.
