Experience the Opera outside of the theater. Explore our many education resources dedicated to bringing this wonderful tradition to life.
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.
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! Now available for schools virtually!
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Bearnardo the Spanish brown bear is feeling lonely and lost when he meets Polly the panda bear and Marla the koala bear. Although Bearnardo doesn’t speak the same language, he and Polly and Marla are able to turn Griff the mean grizzly bear from bully to friend by discovering that even though we are each different on the outside, our hearts are all the same!
30 minutes of English/Spanish bilingual fun brought right to your screen!
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, the Lichtin Family Foundation Program, 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!
Coming to your virtual neighborhood this season! Stay tuned for upcoming dates.
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.
The Opera’s newest ensemble for rising 3rd to 7th graders. These young singers work on foundational music and vocal skills, with it culminating on the grand opera or concert stage each semester.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Residencies are available from 1-6 visits in length and explore any of the following subjects:
To learn more about pricing and how elements of the arts can effectively introduce or reinforce your classroom’s educational priorities, contact us here.
