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2021|22 programs
While some of our programs dedicated to Learning and Civic Engagement are suspended this year due to the ongoing public health crisis, many will continue this season. We have revamped continuing programs for the virtual space, while maintaining program goals, sustaining relationships with our schools and community partners, and meeting the needs of our participants and audience members.
Questions? Please email Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Civic Engagement at [email protected].
Streaming for Students
Lyric is offering free streaming opportunities of Lyric Unlimited archival recordings to Chicago area students and teachers. Each production will be closed-captioned in English and Spanish, and will be accompanied by online classroom resources.
Streaming for Students
Lyric is offering free streaming opportunities of Lyric Unlimited archival recordings to Chicago area students and teachers. Each production will be closed-captioned in English and Spanish, and will be accompanied by online classroom resources.
Opera Residences
Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Creative Engagement is a Chicago Public Schools Tier 1 Remote Learning Partner. Teaching Artists will be offering virtual residency programs in over 40 CPS classrooms this year. Elementary schools will engage in virtual classroom sessions focused on multi-disciplinary arts learning and storytelling through music; while high school choir teachers and students will be receiving support and vocal instruction in virtual choir classrooms.
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EmpowerYouth!
EmpowerYouth!: Igniting Creativity through the Arts is a groundbreaking partnership, launched in 2017, with the Chicago Urban League that immerses Chicago teenagers in the creation of an original performance. Participants work with professional artistic staff and program facilitators in learning how principles of performance, the written word, music, and dance can translate to their everyday lives.
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Youth Opera Council
Lyric’s Youth Opera Council is a select group of Chicagoland high school students, from a broad range of backgrounds, who share a passion for opera and the performing arts. The purpose of the Council is to encourage and grow youth interest and participation in the arts by helping students develop critical thinking and advocacy skills through student-led activities.
This program is currently on hiatus. Sign up below to receive more information as it becomes available.
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Lyric for Kids
Lyric for Kids
A digital activity center specially designed for young audiences, Lyric for Kids helps children explore new ways to learn about basic principles of live performance and storytelling, and have fun while doing it! There's something for every member of the family, including a Family Opera Activity Book, fun games, an in-depth Learning Resource portal created to assist with remote learning, and interactive videos created by our teaching artists using Illinois State Board of Education guidelines.
Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors
Anonymous Donor
Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Walter Family Foundation
The Richard P. & Susan Kiphart Family
Shure Charitable Trust
Eisen Family Foundation
Robert and Evelyn McCullen
Marsha Serlin and Jerry Sloan
Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.
Terry J. Medhurst
Mazza Foundation
Buehler Family Foundation
Wintrust Community Banks
Helen Brach Foundation
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Raynette and Ned Boshell
John and Rosemary Brown Family Foundation
John Hart and Carol Prins
The Simon Family Foundation
Photos: Karli Cadel/ The Glimmerglass Festival, Kyle Flubacker, Lyric Opera of Chicago