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For Educators

Family DayFamily Day

Join us for a captivating Family Day at Hansel and Gretel vs. the Witch, a delightful children's opera that brings music, magic, and mischief to life on stage! With a 10:30 AM performance, it's the perfect opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for live theater. This enchanting experience promises fun for both young ones and the young at heart!

Arrive early to get creative with a bravo sign craft station before the show begins. Don't miss out on this unforgettable, family-friendly event—bring the whole family and make memories at Arizona Opera's Family Day!

 

Opera at your SchoolOpera at your School

Arlyn M. Brewster OperaTunity Program, In-Person

Schedule a fully staged, 40-minute mini-opera performance at your school, community center or library! Performances are presented in English and designed for K-8 audiences

      

 

Student PreviewsStudent Previews

In-Person

Special tickets are available for the final dress rehearsal performance of every opera. These previews are reserved exclusively for students to get swept away by great music and stories - while enhancing classroom learning.

  

Tucson Seats-for-StudentsTucson Seats for Students

In-Person

Student tickets are available for the Saturday matinee performances of each 2024/25 Season production at the The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (formerly Tucson Music Hall). Registration is required and seats are limited.

   

Scott's SeatsTucson Seats for Students

In-Person

The Arizona Opera Student Recognition Program (Scott's Seats) is designed to recognize students or fellow teachers for their exemplary efforts, community service, citizenship, volunteer service, etc. If students are nominated for a reason besides academics, they should demonstrate a positive academic effort, good school attendance, and good discipline.

Student Backstage ToursStudent Backstage Tech Theater Tours

In-Person

Student Backstage Tech Theater Tours offer High School students grades 9-12 the opportunity to go backstage during Tech Week. Led by Arizona Opera’s Production Department, students will tour a number of backstage areas and leave with insider knowledge about what goes on behind-the-scenes!

   

Musical Storytime with Arizona OperaMusical Storytime with Arizona Opera

In-Person and Digital

Join members of the Arizona Opera Education Department for Storytime with a musical twist! Travel with us as we visit Cinderella, explore the forest with Hansel and Gretel, take up residence at The Metropolitan Opera House, and more! Each selected story is woven together with musical experts to enhance the story being presented.

Interested in enjoying a Musical Storytime live and in person? We would love to visit your school or library with live singers and musicians as we dive deeper into our stories together.

For inquiries contact the education department at education@azopera.org.

Be sure to follow us on social media and sign up for our email list to enjoy each unique musical story.

   

 

Music Movement BreaksMusic Movement Breaks

For Students K-6, Digital

Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona are proud to present Music Movement Breaks, a FREE digitally interactive tool that encourages your students to get up, dance, and have fun while learning important rhythm, listening, and movement skills. Whether used as a tool to teach important state standards, or just to take a break from virtual, hybrid, or in-person learning, these Music Movement Breaks are sure to get your students moving and dancing!

   

 

Digital ResourcesDigital Resources

Designed with educational curriculum in mind, Arizona Opera provides learning materials for all Opera at your School and Student Previews. These valuable guides help teachers integrate music, stories, history, and other elements of opera into classroom learning.