EDUCATION
Pacific Opera Project is dedicated to reaching new opera audiences both on stage and in the community. POP's education programs and community events are adaptable, engaging, and fit for any setting. Every learner is welcome!
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POP-ORIGINAL YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
POP Education Programs are always free for Title-I schools!
MY FIRST OPERA
8-WEEK PROGRAM
GRADE LEVELS: K-12
My First Opera exposes learners of all ages to the many elements of opera and musical theater. The program begins with introductory lessons on opera, followed by fun and engaging social-emotional activities where students create new opera characters and write an original libretto. Students also learn unique, grade-level appropriate skills in stage production, including costuming and set design.
Join POP as we guide students through both on-stage and behind-the-scenes creative exploration through this fun and vibrant education program!
OPERA EXPLORERS
6-WEEK PROGRAM
GRADE LEVELS: K-5
Opera Explorers gives a special, kid-friendly look into a current, on-stage POP production. Kindergarten through 5th grade students learn the basic elements of opera through a deep dive into the story, music, and production of an upcoming POP show. With each lesson in this six-week series, we learn more and more about the show to prepare for the grand finale - tickets to the live performance!
Join POP and Mozart the Mockingbird for adventures in opera through Opera Explorers!
And guess what?! You can use your Arts and Music in Schools funding to bring POP programs to your school!
Have questions about accessing your school's Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) funding? Check out the video below.
If you need further guidance, reach out to us at learn@pacificoperaproject.com.
INTRODUCING...
POP's Summer Workshop for Kids & Teens
Share your love for musical storytelling using opera and hip hop!
In our newest summer workshop, 3rd-12th graders will learn some very dope skills in song structure, using tips and tricks from two classic musical genres: opera and hip hop!
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Activate your voice to write, design, AND PERFORM, your own hip hopera scene...
...with a little help from the POP OGs.
Not one for a rap battle? Don't trip! POP still offers our traditional production workshop model, where kids and teens can design a hip hopera scene starring professional POP singers.
Because at POP, there's always something for everyone!
POP HIP HOPera Summer Workshop
Dates: June 14th - August 2nd, 2025
Schedule: Saturdays, 10am-12pm
(no class on July 5th)
Location: The POPera Shop
125 S. Ave 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042
Registration fee: $50*
*Scholarships are available. Click here to apply for a scholarship before registering for the program. A POP team member will contact you within three business days.
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See The POPeretta! Performance Showcase on Saturday, August 2nd from 3:00-5:00pm!