Masterclass with Jarrod Lee at Jackson State University / Opera South
2026-03-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | F.D. Hall Music Center, Jimmie James, Jr. Recital Hall, 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, 39217, United States
Join Jarrod Lee for an engaging masterclass and career talk exploring the realities of life as an opera singer and opera librettist, from the stage to the writing desk. Gain rare insight into building a sustainable and creative career in the arts. – Opera South

Opera South at Jackson State University in Mississippi: Welcome to OPERA/SOUTH, where we are committed to reshaping and elevating the cultural aesthetics of opera. Our “historic” organization is housed on the campus of Jackson State University, an HBCU located in Jackson, Mississippi. We are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse opera scene by including underserved areas and communities, training young artists, and highlighting operas with culturally responsive themes and those by Afro-Diasporic and Latinx composers. At OPERA/SOUTH, we believe that opera should be accessible to everyone and that it has the power to bring people together.

Link to Opera South’s Revitalization Initiative

Osher at Johns Hopkins University / Page to Stage: Turning a Children's Book into a Family Opera
2026-04-06 00:00 - 2026-05-11 00:00
“Osher at JHU celebrates nearly 40 years of offering intellectually stimulating courses and educational programs. Expand your academic horizons in retirement with our vibrant community of lifelong learners, proudly supported by Johns Hopkins University and the Bernard Osher Foundation.” – Osher at JHU
Link to Jarrod’s Spring Class Description: Page to Stage: Turning a Children’s Book into a Family Opera
Link to registration and location for Jarrod’s class coming soon…
Dates for Classes: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 / 1pm – 3pm

Promised Land by Composer Glenn McClure and Librettist Jarrod Lee / in Concert
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Bernard’s Church, 27 Street St. Bernard's Street, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
The Northern Lights Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director Helen Demong will present excerpts from Promised Land: An Adirondack Folk Opera by Composer Glenn McClure and new libretto by Librettist Jarrod Lee.

Synopsis: For the love of freedom and democracy, Lyman and Anna Epps move to the Adirondacks to become land owners and Lyman getting the right to vote. John and Mary Brown, abolitionists, become strong advocates for the Epps and other Black settlers coming for the promise of a new life. In the wake of death by man and weather, Anna and Mary aim to keep their vows to support their husbands at any cost for Lyman to cast a vote in the name of democracy.

Link to Tickets for The Northern Lights Choir Spring Concert featuring excerpts from Promised Land coming soon…

Artwork by Steve Prince
