Opera Naples Youth Company
Opera Naples is excited to announce opportunities for youth, ages 7-18, to participate with the Opera Naples Youth Company. Members of the Youth Company grow as young musicians through choral and solo singing and perform in various events throughout Opera Naples' season. Opera Naples Winter Youth Classes start soon! Holiday music is the focus as we prepare to perform at the 5th Ave Christmas Festival and other locations as well as the Opera Naples gala. "Twas the Night Before Christmas," a mini musical based on the famous poem, is sure to delight!
Please email RFrank@operanaples.org to register or for more information. Rehearsals are held at the Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave. Naples 34112 unless otherwise indicated.
Winter Youth Classes
Snowflake Group (ages 7-12) 4:30-5:45pm
Reindeer Group (ages 12-18) 5:20-6:30pm
CLASSES
Wednesday, November 12
Friday, November 14
Wednesday, November 19
Friday, November 21
NO Rehearsals Thanksgiving Week
Wednesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 10
PERFORMANCES
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 5:30-8:30pm (or portion of, as available); 5th Ave. Christmas Festival. The street is shut down and filled with festive fun. We set up and perform for people as they stroll along the avenue. This is always a favorite event for the kids!
Monday, December 8, 5-7pm tentative performance at Le Parc
Thursday, December 11, evening - Opera Naples Gala. The annual gala is an incredibly important fundraiser for Opera Naples, and the children's performance always inspires attendees to donate!
Saturday, December 13, 1:30pm Terracina Grand Senior Living Center
Sunday, December 14, 2pm All Seasons Senior Living Center
The Opera Naples Youth Company is part of the Opera Naples Student Apprentice Program
Local students, ages 7-21, receive training and public performance opportunities including singing solo roles in main stage productions when applicable, singing in the Opera Naples Adult Chorus or Opera Naples Youth Chorus and performing in “Scenes for Teens” programs and community concerts. Youth also perform in ON’s outreach ensemble “Sing for Smiles” which visits local assisted and independent living facilities. Private vocal lessons and coaching are provided as well as group masterclasses.
To join the Student Apprentice Program or for more information, please contact Robin Frank at (239) 844-SING or rfrank@operanaples.org.