Student & teacher programs

Lyric serves elementary through high school students and teachers with school residency programs, teacher workshops, opera house tours, and special performances.

 

Programs for the upcoming season:

Performances for Students (Grades 6-12)
Free Student Dress Rehearsals (Grades 6-12)
Opera Residencies (Grades 1-12)
Opera in the Neighborhoods (Grades 3-6)

Learning resources

Performances for Students (grades 6-12)

See world-class performances with your students at the Lyric Opera House.

  • For grades 6-12
  • Tickets starting at $20
  • Free online classroom resources
  • Bus scholarships available to qualifying schools

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Free Student Dress Rehearsals (grades 6-12)

Lyric offers free dress rehearsal passes for qualifying middle and high schools. Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Opera Residences (grades 1-12)

Lyric teaching artists partner with classroom teachers to create custom learning experiences that support music, arts, and academic learning goals.

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Opera in the Neighborhoods (grades 3-6)

Live performances of youth-focused operas in neighborhood venues throughout the Chicago area. 

  • For grades 3-6
  • 45 minutes long, plus Q&A with the cast afterwards
  • No admission charge
  • Bus scholarships available to qualifying schools

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Learning resources

This is your all-access pass to the world of opera and musical theater where you will find engaging information for some of the world's most beloved operas and musicals. Learn about each work's story, creators, history, and some musical highlights to listen for when you watch these productions!

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Lyric Unlimited — Learning & Civic Engagement Sponsors

3 Anonymous Donors

Bank of America

The Beaubien Family

BMO Harris Bank

Dr. & Mrs. Mark Bowen

The Buehler Family Foundation

Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation

CIBC Bank USA
CNA
ComEd an Exelon Company

Decyk Watts Charitable Foundation

Eisen Family Foundation

Helen Brach Foundation

Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performance Fund

Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

Mazza Foundation

Robert & Evelyn McCullen

Terry J. Medhurst

The Family of Seymour H. Persky

Polks Bros. Foundation

John Hart & Carol Prins

Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation

Dr. Scholl Foundation

Segal Family Foundation

Shure Charitable Trust

The Siragusa Family Foundation

Mark Tatro & Margarita Chavez-Tatro

U.S. Bank

Roberta L. Washlow & Robert J. Washlow

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