ARTS EDUCATION

Opera for Fun

Bring the magic of opera directly to your community.

Our interactive youth outreach performances make classical music accessible and exciting for young audiences while supporting your organization's educational mission.

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Transform Young Lives Through Opera 

Opera for Fun is CAAPA's signature youth outreach program that brings professional-quality opera performances directly to schools, libraries, community centers, and youth organizations. Our engaging presentations introduce children to the beauty and storytelling power of opera through interactive demonstrations, audience participation, and age-appropriate repertoire.

Led by our experienced education team, each Opera for Fun event is customized to your audience and venue. We make opera accessible by breaking down barriers—explaining storylines, demonstrating vocal techniques, and encouraging audience questions. Children leave with a newfound appreciation for classical music and the confidence that the arts are for everyone.

Perfect for schools seeking arts enrichment, libraries hosting special events, or community organizations wanting to offer something unique. We handle all performance logistics while you provide the audience. Together, we create memorable experiences that inspire the next generation of classical music lovers.

A woman dressed as a singer in black, with a gold and black headscarf, singing into a microphone and reading from a red operatic songbook labeled 'Opera 101'.
A man in a gold and red costume with a white mask over half his face stands with a serious expression in front of a microphone. Behind him, a smiling musician plays a keyboard, with sheet music on stands. The background has a white decorative folding
A musical performance on stage at Washington Observatry and Music, with a group of four musicians and a singer, in front of an audience in an indoor venue.
Two women holding open books, one talking and the other smiling, on a stage with music stands and sheet music in the background.
A man singing into a microphone, wearing a black hat decorated with red accents, in a formal black suit, holding a red cloth and black folder, in a setting with white panel walls and music sheets in the background.
A choir performs on stage at a community event, with a woman singing into a microphone, four people holding songbooks, and a man playing keyboard, while an audience watches nearby.

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Participant Feedback

  • "CAAPA has a major impact on the community, bringing color to the classics, allowing audiences access to a variety of visual and performing arts."

    — Kathi Muhammad

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    "I've met some wonderful people and participated in activities such as yoga, choral group, zumba, the theater, and much more."

    — Veronica Plater

  • Colorful pie chart with a large black G in the center, divided into six colored sections: red, yellow, green, blue, and orange.

    "Outstanding program that provides activities stimulating education and growth in health, cognition, movement, music, and social skills."

    — Jo Ann Edelin

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    "CAAPA provides the opportunity to enjoy quality performances at affordable prices."

    — Helane Miller

  • Colorful circular chart resembling the Google logo with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue

    "Great program, with exposure to the arts that I may have not been a part of before. Thank you"

    — Sandra Hall

  • A colorful pie chart resembling the Google logo, with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Nice place for 60+ center. Good place to make friends. Very welcoming and focused on personal development."

    — Marie Vyas

  • Close-up of a smiling bald man with brown eyes outdoors, blurred greenery in background.

    "An incredible non-profit organization serving everyone from kids to seniors, general audiences to master artists."

    — Tony Howell

  • Colorful G-shaped pie chart with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Great facility for weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, and more. Great location. Plenty parking."

    — Katie Sheppard

  • Colorful Google logo with a black background.

    "A fantastic experience."

    — Constance Moore

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    "High Quality Entertainment"

    — Sylvia Beverly

  • Colorful pie chart in the shape of a capital G with sections in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Absolutely one of the best African American Charities that supports artists"

    — Lawrence Ford 

  • Google logo as a colorful circular chart with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "The presentation on safe travel tips was informative and helpful. I purchased several items mentioned and felt safer using them."

    — Betty Marshall

Contact Us

Top Questions

Program Audience: Schools, Libraries, Community Organizations 

Program Director: Pamela Simonson Parker

  • Our presentations adapt beautifully for ages 5-15, with content customized for your specific audience. Elementary and middle school groups are our sweet spot.

  • We're flexible! From library meeting rooms to school auditoriums, we adapt our performance to your available space. No stage or special lighting required.

  • Performances typically run 30-45 minutes with time for Q&A. We can adjust timing to fit your schedule and audience attention spans.

  • Contact Director Pamela Simonson Parker for pricing information. We work with organizations of all sizes and budgets to make opera accessible.

  • We primarily serve the DMV area but can discuss travel for special opportunities. Transportation costs may apply for distant locations.

  • Absolutely! We can align our presentation with music, history, or language arts standards. Provide your curriculum goals and we'll customize accordingly.

  • Contact us using the button above to discuss your event needs, audience size, and preferred dates. We'll work together to create a memorable experience.

  • Yes! We can provide pre-event information and post-performance activities to extend the learning experience for your audience.

Ready to bring opera magic to your community?