It’s never too early to love opera! Detroit Opera introduces young audiences to our incredible art form and provides robust, hands-on music education programs.
In-school programs
George Shirley Youth Opera Series
Detroit Opera can come to you!
Our touring performances are specially designed for Elementary students. Our experienced teaching artists lead interactive and engaging performances for pre-k to 5th grade.
For more information regarding In-school programs, please email edinfo@detroitopera.org
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Collaborative Voice Studio
The Detroit Opera Collaborative Voice Studio (DOCVS) is proud to play a vital role in bringing exceptional arts education to Detroit’s youth. Designed for passionate high school singers, this unique program provides high-level vocal training, mentorship, and performance opportunities, all at no cost to participants. DOCVS nurtures each student’s individual talent through personalized one-on-one lessons held across two semesters. Our expert instructors offer guidance across a wide range of vocal repertoire, from classical to contemporary, ensuring students receive a well-rounded and inspiring musical education.
To learn more about this transformative program, please contact:
Alaina Brown-Chin
Program Coordinator, Education & Community Engagement
albrown@detroitopera.org
Let’s help the next generation of Detroit’s vocal talent find their voice!
LESSONS
Vocal Masterclasses
Detroit Opera offers in-school masterclasses led by distinguished professionals, providing students with expert guidance in vocal technique and artistic interpretation. Through individualized coaching and real-time feedback, these sessions support the development of intermediate and advanced-level vocal music students. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most exciting emerging and esteemed talents in today’s opera world.
For more information regarding vocal masterclasses, please email edinfo@detroitopera.org
LESSONS
Many of my kindergarten students had never heard of opera and this was a chance for them to experience it in a way they could understand.”
—Kindergarten teacher attending Storybook Opera
At the Opera House
Summer Programs
Our summer programs for ages 8-18 give students the chance to write, compose, and star in operatic performances. In our innovative Create & Perform Program for ages 8-12, young artists compose their own stories, dances, and music. Our Operetta Remix program for ages 13-18 enables students to take their talent to the next level with intensive teaching in singing, acting, movement, and audition techniques.
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Opera Teens
Pursue your passion and connect with others who share your love of opera and dance! Opera Teens brings together a network of young fans and gives you opportunities to attend performances and explore careers in opera and the arts.
TEENS
Night at the Opera
This new initiative invites high school and college students to attend final dress rehearsals of mainstage operas throughout the season. Students and their teachers are provided with a study guide to help prepare for and reflect on their opera experience. Sign up below for our first Night at the Opera event of the season, Highways and Valleys!
Friday, December 5, 7:30PM
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Dance @ Detroit Opera Masterclasses
Dance @ Detroit Opera provides masterclasses and other educational opportunities coordinating with their mainstage season. Click here to learn more
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Detroit Opera Youth Chorus
Young singers ages 8 to high school seniors from metro Detroit receive world class vocal training and perform both as a solo ensemble and in mainstage opera productions alongside international stars.
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Field Trips
Field Trips
Detroit Opera offers a variety of field trip opportunities for pre-k through 12th grade students each school year.
Contact us to bring your school to the opera house. Click below to learn more.
SEE
Resources for Educators
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The students were very engaged and I enjoyed seeing them become active participants in the story. They were not made to just sit and watch, but were able to sing along and make sounds.”
—Teacher attending Storybook Opera
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