Opera Modesto’s Summer Opera Institute (SOI) for teens is a conservatory level training program for youth artists graduating from the 8th to 12th grades. The program consists of workshops designed to enhance self-confidence, leadership and performing skills. Classes include specialized vocal training, language pronunciation, performance skills, International Phonetic Alphabet, dance, drama, workshops by international guest artists, and much more. The SOI concludes with a concert of staged operatic excerpts in a variety of languages.

UPDATE: Summer Opera Institute 2025 dates: July 14-18 & 21-25.

Signups will begin in late February.

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?

The Summer Opera Institute is a two week intensive packed with classes, trainings, workshops, and rehearsals in preparation for a final performance at the end of the program. The two week intensive will be preceded by several weeks of individual and group voice, music and language pronunciation training. Details/dates TBA.