With support from the California Arts Council, Los Angeles Opera will engage two schools in semester long residences that immerse students in the performance of live opera. Students from Santee Education Complex and El Monte High School will participate in weekly, hands-on, VAPA focused and Common Core connected workshops lead by LA Opera Teaching Artists. At the culmination of the program students will perform alongside professional artists in a youth opera for their peers and community.
LA Opera’s programming reflects the diversity and artistic vibrancy of the operatic repertoire, presenting works from the rich history of opera through contemporary times, propelling the art form into the future. On the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage LA Opera presents six grand opera productions as well as recitals featuring notable opera stars. The Off Grand initiative embraces a wide variety of artistic exploration that serves a broad geographical area with performances in a variety of venues.
LA Opera Connects’ 30 education and community programs are integral to its mission and serve nearly 130,000 students, families, and community members. Education programs include free student matinees, intensive in-school residencies, tours of children’s operas, virtual educational resources and recital series, and professional development for teachers. Community programs include free virtual and in-person recitals and performances, interactive seminars, opportunities to perform and family programs in community venues, libraries, colleges, and senior centers.

