Opera in Schools
Bringing the magic of music directly to students
Each year, Pensacola Opera’s Jan Miller Studio Artists visit elementary, middle, and high schools throughout five counties in Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. We are proud to present this free tour of educational opera performances through the generous support of our corporate and individual donors. See below for a detailed description of the programs we are offering during our current season.
Education Tour
From September through March, our Studio Artists travel all over Northwest Florida to bring a children’s opera production to area public and private schools throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. In addition to being in the schools, we also partner with Northwest Florida Public Libraries to bring this production to various branches throughout the year. These performances are free and open to the public. Through our education tour alone, we reach over 8,000 students and families.
Library Tour Schedule:
October 4, 2025 | Bellview Library | 11 AM
November 1 2025 |Tryon Library | 11 AM
February 21, 2026 | Pensacola Library | 11 AM
Bring a fully-staged opera into your classroom your assembly
2025-26 production | Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera
New book and libretto by Joshua Borths
Adaptation of La Cenerentola (Rossini, Ferretti) and Cendrillon (Massenet, Caïn)
In this new adaptation of the classic fairytale, Cinderella overcomes her circumstances and transforms into the person she was always meant to be…which is who she was all along! Featuring new twists, this timeless tale of kindness, love, and self-realization is sure to enchant young—and young at heart—audiences of all ages.
Length: 35 minutes
Grades: K through 4th grade
Cost: No charge for public schools ($250 suggested donation for private schools and other groups)
Opera Up Close
Invite our Studio Artists into your classroom for an interactive workshop
These young, professional singers will share their talent as they perform well-known opera arias and songs, introduce your students to opera terminology, and discuss their careers. We also invite students to ask their own questions! This program can be customized to fit within your class schedules and curriculum requirements.
Length: 40 minutes
Cost: No charge for public schools ($250 suggested donation for private schools and other groups)
