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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.
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HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?
The Summer Opera Institute is a two week intensive packed with classes, trainings, workshops, and rehearsals in preparation for a final performance at the end of the program. Classes include specialized vocal training, language pronunciation, performance skills, International Phonetic Alphabet, dance, drama, workshops by international guest artists, and much more. The SOI concludes with a concert of staged operatic excerpts in a variety of languages. The two week intensive will be preceded by several weeks of individual and group voice, music and language pronunciation training. The 2026 SOI will take place from July 13th to July 24th, 2026. Click here to apply! APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 31ST
IS THERE A PERFORMANCE?
The Summer Opera Institute holds a free public performance at the end of the program. The 2026 SOI concert will take place on July 24th, 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the office at 209-523-6426 or admin@operamodesto.org for more information.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! CLICK TO APPLY HERE! APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 31ST
