Detroit Opera can come to you!
Invite our experienced teaching artists to bring a performance to your school or community. Performances last 30-60 minutes and include educational resources before and after the performance.
Scheduling will begin in November 2026 for the spring tour season (March-June 2027).
For more information regarding In-school programs and to schedule your performance, please email edinfo@detroitopera.org
Our Touring Performances
Storybook Opera
For Pre-K through Grade 2
Detroit Opera’s Education Department will present two operas in the Storybook Opera touring season:
– The Fairy Queen, composed by Henry Purcell, with illustrations by Vito Valdez
– Jack and the Beanstalk composed by Arthur Sullivan and John Davies with illustrations by Carole Morisseau.
During a 30-minute Storybook Opera session, students warm up their voices, practice their role in the opera, and participate in an interactive telling of the story. Focused on developing vocal exploration and early literacy comprehension skills, Storybook Opera is built specifically for preschool-2nd grade audiences. Advised by Dr. Shannan Hibbard, Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Education at Wayne State University, and instructed by experienced DO teaching artists, this program encourages early literacy comprehension infused with the creativity of song and dance.
Performances available: March-June 2027 Scheduling begins: November 2026
Email edinfo@detroitopera.org to bring a performance to your community or school!
This program is made possible with a grant from The Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation.
Sponsors
