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Education, Learning and Participation
Engaging students and communities through creativity, story and song
Opera Australia's Education, Learning and Participation is about future thinking opera.
We strive to connect young people, students and communities to opera by empowering them to engage as creators and makers.
Our program makes opera accessible to everyone by bringing a 21st Century lens to this ancient art form, so we can look at, listen to and learn from its stories and songs.
Explore our program and see how you, your young people or community can engage creativity, enhance cultural connections and learning through opera.
Explore our program
Schools and Student Learning
OA’s workshops, masterclasses, interactive performances engage students through creativity, singing and story. Tailored to learners and schools, this program invites students to experience the awesome power of opera thorough voice, music and storytelling, taught through creative and experiential learning.
Community Engagement
Creating connections and engagement opportunities with communities all over Australia through collective singing, new work development and intercultural dialogue.
Youth and Emerging Artists
Young People and Emerging Artists thinking of professional careers in the arts can engage with Opera Australia building skills, industry connections and pre-professional pathways. Secondary work experience, tertiary and drama school / conservatorium placements, and youth residencies.
Resources
Students, Teachers and Families can connect to our Library of lesson plans, school and digital resources.
Access
We create as many opportunities as possible for people to experience opera. Access Opera for Students, Student Rush and first-time opera goers ticket to selected productions.
Learning eNews sign-up
Subscribe to our Learning eNews and keep up-to-date on new workshops, engagement opportunities and exclusive ticket offers.
Contact us
To learn more about our education and outreach programs and how you may be able to help, please contact:
Nathan Gilkes
Head of Education, Learning and Participation
nathan.gilkes@opera.org.au
02 9318 8290