School Programs
Introducing students and educators to opera and its connections to a wide variety of subject areas, these initiatives offer interactive access to the world of opera.
Invitation to Opera
Through select orchestra dress rehearsals, students and teachers are invited to experience live opera and interact with performers during intermissions.
Cost
FREE for school and homeschool groups
2021-2022 Season Opportunities
The Pearl Fishers | by Georges Bizet
Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 12:00-3:00 PM
Sung in French with English supertitles
Attila | By Giuseppe Verdi
Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 12:00-3:00 PM
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Standards & Benchmarks
Sarasota Opera is a proud provider and supporter of EdExploreSRQ.
Click here for more information on Florida Standards covered as part of the dress rehearsal experience.
Chaperone Guidelines
Schools: 1 adult for every 10 students
Homeschoolers: 1 adult for every 4 students
Grade Levels
Intended for grade levels Six and up
To Sign Up
To reserve seats, click HERE for our online registration form
Exploration Grants
Need transportation or substitute funding?
Click here to check out the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Exploration Grants.
Questions & Inquires
Please email Martha Collins, Director of Education at [email protected] or call (941) 328-1307.
Opera Artists in Schools
A virtual visit to your classroom via Zoom by members of the Sarasota Opera Apprentice and Studio Artists programs will introduce your students to singing and the opera. Students will be actively engaged in the world of opera through performance and Q&A with a small ensemble of professional opera singers. Students will learn about the basics of opera including vocabulary, music, theatre, careers in the arts, and more.
Cost
FREE for all schools
November 2021 Availability
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Technical Requirements
A large TV screen with internet access and Zoom capabilities.
Questions and Inquires
Please email Martha Collins, Director of Education at [email protected] or call (941) 328-1307.
Grade Levels
Intended for and adaptable to all grade levels (Kindergarten through 12th Grade)
To Sign Up
To request a visit to your school, click HERE.
Standards & Benchmarks
Sarasota Opera is a proud provider and supporter of EdExploreSRQ.
Click here for more information on Florida Standards covered as part of this experience.
Opera House Tour & Career Exploration
(Coming Later)
Staff provide interactive tours highlighting the history of the Opera House, its connection to Sarasota, and careers in the arts. Tours include (when possible) visits to the scenic, costume, and prop shops as well as Q&A sessions.
Students will:
• Explore connections to social studies, visual arts, theatre arts, and music
• Learn about the many careers within the arts, both on and off the stage, over the course of a behind-the-scenes tour of a professional opera company
• Identify the duties of some of backstage careers at the Opera House
• Examine the history of the Sarasota Opera House
• Gain an understanding of the economic and civic importance of the arts in the Sarasota
Cost
FREE for school groups!
Availability
Aug, Sept, Dec, April, and May
Group Sizes
Max of 30 per group
Exploration Grants
Need transportation or substitute funding?
Click here to check out the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Exploration Grants.
Grade Levels
Intended for grades Six and up
To Sign Up
Please email [email protected] or call (941) 328-1307.
Standards & Benchmarks
Sarasota Opera is a proud provider and supporter of EdExploreSRQ.
Click here for more information on Florida Standards covered as part of this experience.