Learning through opera
Lyric Unlimited is creating tomorrow’s opera lovers—today!
Lyric Opera of Chicago's arts-related learning and engagement activities are accessible to everyone!
This season, 33,891 students attended performances, participated in interactive educational activities, and explored the historic opera house.
Keep scrolling to see how local students engaged with opera this season.
16,549 students from throughout Chicagoland area experienced Opera in the Neighborhoods presentations of Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt—a new opera for youth. 30 performances took place in 15 locations across the city and suburbs.
9,271 students had unforgettable experiences attending matinee performances at Lyric featuring some of the best artists of our time.
9,271 students had unforgettable experiences attending matinee performances at Lyric featuring some of the best artists of our time.
1,786 students journeyed backstage at the Lyric Opera House, explored areas the audience typically doesn’t see, and along the way, learned about the wide array of professional skills involved in bringing our magnificent performances to life.
Over 750 students at 14 Chicago public schools participated in the Elementary Opera Residency program this year and developed original operatic pieces based on their own cultural backgrounds using a variety of activities integrating language arts, music, drama, and performance skills.
Over 750 students at 14 Chicago public schools participated in the Elementary Opera Residency program this year and developed original operatic pieces based on their own cultural backgrounds using a variety of activities integrating language arts, music, drama, and performance skills.
More than 200 high school students at 4 Chicago public schools benefited from Lyric teaching artists in the choral classroom on a weekly basis. Lyric chorus master Michael Black led clinics at each participating school.
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I loved that [Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt] was based on real people and included science and social emotional learning. [...] I appreciated the diverse casting—two of my students who are from China were in awe of the soprano and thought "We can do this too!"
Lyric Unlimited is a division of Lyric Opera of Chicago established in 2012 that offers an array of innovative learning, community engagement, and artistic programming for people of all ages. Read the Lyric Unlimited Impact Report to learn more.
Photos: Todd Rosenberg, Jaclyn Simpson, Kyle Flubacker