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Young People's Opera

Young People’s Opera

Our Mission

The Young People’s Opera’s mission is to:

  • promote and facilitate the creation and production of opera by and for pre-college age audiences
  • provide a space for those interested in and involved with YPO for the exchange of ideas, study, performance, and creation

How to Participate

By joining, you can collaborate with the committee and the National Opera Association to:

  • promote the composition and performance of opera for pre-college age audiences
  • provide another opportunity for singers and other artists to use their gifts

Projects & Opportunities

  • Online networking of ideas, resources, and support
  • Annual meetings and workshops at the annual National Opera Association Conference
  • Learn about YPO production and performance best practices from current leaders in the field
  • Share your own knowledge and expertise with others
  • Explore new YPO repertoire
  • Continual contribution of reviews to the YPO Database

The Young People’s Opera Project

The YPO committee is currently curating a collection of past and present YPO works. To have your work considered, please fill out the online submission form:

Submit a Work to the YPO Listing

YPO Reviews

Click here to explore a few curated works that have been reviewed by the YPO committee with full production information and description:

Read our reviews