Youth Opera Circle & Youth Opera Studio
2024–2025 YOUTH PROGRAMS
We are excited to introduce the new format for the Youth Opera Circle and Youth Opera Studio for the 2024-2025 school year! These programs are designed for aspiring young singers eager to develop their skills in performance and musicianship, all within a creative and supportive environment.
Program Overview
Beginning September 23, 2024, the Youth Opera Circle and Youth Opera Studio will transition into a monthly workshop series, led by our dedicated Music Directors: Sara Sawyer, Rick Hoops, and Jared Mikach.
Each session will focus on different aspects of performance, providing students with comprehensive training.
Youth Opera Circle
For middle school students (grades 6–8), meets once a month on Mondays from 4:30–6:00 PM.
Youth Opera Studio
For high school students (grades 9–12), meets once a month on Mondays from 6:30–9:00 PM.
Each group is limited to 20 participants to ensure personalized attention and a collaborative atmosphere.
Key Dates
Registration opens
Thursday, September 12, 2024
First workshop
Monday, September 23, 2024
Workshops will continue monthly, and the dates for the remaining sessions throughout the school year will be announced here on the website as they are finalized.
Registration Information
Participation in both the Youth Opera Circle and Youth Opera Studio is free of charge, and no auditions are required this year. To register, please complete the enrollment form (button below) by Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Enrollment is on a rolling basis and will close once the class is full.
We will confirm placement on the regular roster.
Students on the regular roster will have priority access to registration before spaces open to the public.
Each session will require a separate sign-up once dates are announced.
Your inquiries and concerns are always welcome, and we encourage you to reach out to us without any hesitation.
With warm regards,
Fei Chen,
Creative Development Program Manager
([email protected])