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 visit to your classroom 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.

Programs range from 45 to 60 minutes and can be tailored to any grade level.

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

An acoustic or electric piano with at least 85 keys and a sustaining pedal.

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