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.

The SOI 2025 enrollment period has ended. Thank you to all who have enrolled in the largest SOI cohort to date! If you have submitted an enrollment application, but have not received any communication, please contact admin@operamodesto.org

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

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.