All the bees in Bella’s hive have a job to do to keep the hive thriving, including her friends Sophia, Buzz, and Miguel. Now it’s Bella’s turn to discover how she will contribute to the hive. Is she a nurse bee? A guard bee? Or maybe a cleaning bee? Join us as Bella finds her determination and discovers her place the hive!
Communities & Schools
Experience the Opera outside of the theater. Explore our many education resources dedicated to bringing this wonderful tradition to life.
A Community Cultural and Educational Resource
Sharing the tradition of Opera doesn’t only take place in the theater; Opera Carolina is dedicated to sharing this tradition with all facets of the community, including our educational community. For more than 40 years, Opera Carolina has been helping children and families discover the treasure that is Opera – from in-school touring programs to summertime workshops, and the legacy that is the Opera’s educational offerings.
Ease into Opera with the First Night Experience
First Night at the Opera is an unforgettable outing for K-12 students, families and traditional school and homeschool groups. With low cost tickets, some of the best seats in the Belk Theater, and timeless tales set to incredible music, First Night is the perfect cultural experience for the Charlotte region’s youth!
EXCLUSIVE first NIGHT FEATURES:
- Pre-Opera performances by local students
- Q&A with cast members at intermission
- English supertitles above the stage
- Youth Guides to help you make the most of your evening
- Great prices, great seats, and of course – great music!
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
- Visit CarolinaTix and search for Opera Carolina events
- Call 704.372.1000
- For group ticket inquiries, contact 704.332.7177 x109
COLLEGE STUDENT?
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2018/19 Season
The Daughter of the Regiment
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Adopted, raised and loved by a French army regiment, Marie is a tough tomboy who’s fallen for the handsome peasant Tonio. But, unknown to her, Marie was high-society born. Her aunt and all her adoptive fathers are insistent that Marie’s husband be a man in their uniform. Will Marie be tough enough to defy societal conventions and choose her heart over her status?
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
LEARNING GUIDE HERE
Carmen
JANUARY 17, 2019
The young gypsy Carmen – a fiery, feminist heroine – is loved by two men, but she’s enamored by only one – a matador, Escamillo. Once she begins to follow her wild heart to be with the bullfighter, her betrothed flies into a rage. And even when Carmen meets her tragic demise, she is fearless.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
Eugene Onegin
Tatiana is beautiful, educated, and in love. Unlike many before her, she writes to Onegin -her love- only to be rejected. Years later Tatiana has married and moved on, and Onegin returns –with a love letter back to her. But now she must reject the man who rejected her, saying “no” to true love but “yes” to honor.
If you are interested in attending First Night, please contact us at Education@operacarolina.org
Opera Xpress for Schools
The Lichtin Family Foundation Opera Xpress Program
The educational touring company of Opera Carolina, Opera Xpress has been sharing the wonder of live, musical storytelling with students, teachers, and families for 45 years!
These 45-minute productions are designed expressly for today’s learners, helping bring the world of opera alive as an all-inclusive art form and teaching tool. Performances bring to life creative sets, costumes, and stories, and are accompanied by curriculum-linked educational materials that help teachers integrate the performance into the classroom for a lasting experience.
Make your school our next stop on our tour!
Interested in Opera Xpress?
- Send us an email
- Call 704.332.7177 x109
- Read the FAQs
2018/19 Opera Xpress
A Busy Bee
Family Opera
Education takes form in many ways, including outside the classroom and as a family. That’s why Opera Carolina is committed to its Family Opera series – weekend performances by Opera Xpress, sponsored by the Lichtin Family Foundation, that are free and open to families all across the Charlotte region. These beloved children’s stories set to music are a perfect first experience with opera for the young and the young at heart. Join us for the Family Opera performance coming to your neighborhood!
Contact us to schedule one in your neighborhood: education@operacarolina.org
Opera Carolina Academy
Young Performers, Professional Partners
As Opera Carolina’s instructional arm, the Academy offers local middle school, high school and college students the training needed for all aspects of becoming a professional singing actor. These dynamic, age-appropriate opportunities are a must-do for students who are interested in pursuing this comprehensive art form in the professional world.
ABOUT THE OPERA CAROLINA ACADEMY
The OCA provides students with access to music instruction, music-drama instruction and age appropriate vocal instruction in an artistic atmosphere that emphasizes classical music, while also honoring the value of musical expression in all genres. Our aim is to immerse students in the musical and dramatic training – from the perspective of a professional singer-actor.
Want to know more or get engaged with the Academy? Contact us
MUSIC DRAMA WORKSHOP
The Opera’s annual summer workshop is open to regional rising 8th to 12th graders. It provides musical and dramatic training, as well as various other stagecraft skills and aspects of the singing profession, and participation in a production alongside young professionals.
Want to know more or get engaged with the Academy? Contact us
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION
Provided for students age 14 and older, the OCA connects regional singing students with highly qualified voice instructors to begin their own unique journey of vocal development.
Want to know more or get private vocal lessons? Contact us
IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Offered for middle and high school groups, the OCA provides highly tailored workshops featuring vocal technique or music-drama led by Opera company members and local instructors.
Want to know more about our in-school workshops? Contact us
MASTER CLASSES
Available for regional university vocal students, these classes are held as public events conducted by mainstage guest artists or accomplished vocal instructors. Opera Carolina master classes offer great insight into the craft for vocal music appreciators.
Want to know more about the master classes? Contact us
pARTnership CMS
Empowering Education Through the Arts
Our innovative initiative that uses arts-activated learning to empower education for students and teachers through classroom residencies that are designed with each school’s faculty.