Our 2025–26 Season in Review
Every performance, classroom visit and summer workshop this season happened because of our audiences, donors, volunteers and partners. Here’s what your support made possible in 2025–26.
13,000
Students Reached
100+
Schools
41
Performances
187+
Artists employed
Season highlights
- A cowboy-themed Elixir of Love inspired by Oakdale, a new English Cinderella, and Rusalka with a newly commissioned orchestration
- Story Into Song performances in 11 theaters across 4 counties
- 53 young artists trained at the Summer Opera Institute
- The Americana Concert with 7 community choirs and 180 local singers, celebrating America’s 250th birthday
Before SOI, I wasn’t confident speaking in front of people, let alone singing. With the support of these wonderful people, I found myself again. — 2025 SOI Participant
