Opera Modesto’s Summer Opera Institute (SOI) for teens is a conservatory level training program for youth artists graduating from the 8th to 12th grades. The program consists of workshops designed to enhance self-confidence, leadership and performing skills.
What students do
Over two weeks, students work with Opera Modesto’s artists and visiting guest artists. They train in voice, language pronunciation and IPA, dance, drama and stagecraft. The Institute ends with a staged final performance on July 23, 2027, open to family and friends.
Who should apply
Singers finishing 8th through 12th grade, from beginners with a love of singing to students preparing for college auditions. No prior opera experience is required.
- Dates: July 12–16 and July 19–23, 2027
- Final performance: July 23, 2027
- Enrollment opens: March 2027
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