• Mairi-Irene McCormack

    mezzo-soprano

Biography

Building a reputation for her musicality, beauty of tone and interpretive skills, Mairi-Irene McCormack is an emerging classical mezzo-soprano based in Edmonton, Alberta. She is a graduate of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music where she earned a Performer Diploma in Vocal Performance studying with Professor Timothy Noble. During her studies at IU, she performed the role of Mrs. Sedley in Indiana University Opera Theater’s production of Peter Grimes and performed excerpts as Charlotte in Werther, Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw in opera workshop performances. She was also a frequent performer with the opera outreach program Re-imagining Opera for Kids in their production of Lauren Bernofsky’s interactive opera Rufus and Rita.

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  • Ms. McCormack has recently begun a sessional teaching appointment at the University of Alberta working as an instructor of Vocal Performance. This fall, she performs as a soloist in a performance of Mozart's Missa Brevis with students from the University of Alberta and sings in a chamber choir performance of excerpts from Faure's Requiem with the Alberta Symphony Orchestra. In March 2020 she will be the Voice, Choral, and Speech Arts Adjudicator at the Barrhead Rotary Music Festival.

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Promotional Photo by Amber Krawiec Photography.
Promotional Photo by Amber Krawiec Photography.
Promotional Photo by Amber Krawiec Photography.
Promotional Photo by Amber Krawiec Photography.
Promotional Photo by Amber Krawiec Photography.
Peter Grimes with IU Opera Theater; photo by Synthia Steiman.
With composer Allan Bevan, following the Western Canadian premiere of his composition "Last Light Above the World" at the Winspear Centre.
Mrs. Sedley in Peter Grimes with IU Opera Theater; photo by Synthia Steiman.
Backstage of Peter Grimes, with Justin Brunette, tenor.
Rufus the Dog in Lauren Bernofsky's Rufus and Rita with Reimagining Opera for Kids, Bloomington, Indiana.
Following a solo set of pop and folk music at Rise and Root.
On stage at the Winspear following a performance of Magic Flute scenes with the University Symphony Orchestra.

This Journey from Dead Man Walking

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion from Messiah

Der Zwerg - Franz Schubert

O Rest in the Lord from Elijah

Olga's Aria from Eugene Onegin

Music - Jake Heggie

Lessons

Mairi Irene runs a private home voice studio for students of all ages. Lessons focus on the fundamental aspects of singing, including breathing, resonance, diction, communication and performance skills in additional to basic keyboard theory and musicianship. She is committed to helping each student achieve their unique goals, improve their technique, and expand their appreciation and love for music.  Though technical lessons focus on classical bel canto techniques, Mairi Irene loves to work on a variety of repertoire including pop, rock, folk and musical theatre. Along with individual lessons, there will be two studio recitals this year, several group lessons, and opportunities to prepare for festivals and RCM exams.

Mairi Irene’s studio is currently full for the 2019-20 school year. However, you are welcome to submit a message to be added to her studio wait-list. 

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Edmonton, Alberta – mezzo-soprano