Children and Youth
Children and Youth
Words & Music (Grades 5 to 12) guides students in creating and performing their own operas. This program fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration by guiding students through the process of writing stories and scripts, composing music, and staging performances. It integrates the arts into core curricula, enhancing literacy, communication, and problem-solving skills while deepening students’ appreciation for opera as an art form.
The program is designed to engage students with no prior background in performing arts and is tailored to the individual school’s curriculum and needs.
Program Details
- 5th through 12th grades
- Eight- to twelve-week program
- Sessions take place during school hours, with a culminating performance for peers, families, and community members
Interested in more information? Contact Bernardo Bermudez at bernardo.bermudez@sdopera.org.
The Howard Young Voices program offers high school and college students personalized vocal instruction and practical career development. Students ages 16–24 who show exceptional promise and passion for the performing arts are eligible to receive free weekly private voice lessons and career guidance from San Diego Opera’s team of expert instructors.
Lessons are tailored to each student’s needs, helping them refine their vocal technique, artistic identity, and stage presence.
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