One of the core missions of The Atlanta Opera is to provide a wide variety of education and outreach opportunities for students of all ages. Below are professional development opportunities for young adults and educators.


High School Opera Institute (HSOI)

Calling high school voice students in grades 10-12! Are you considering a career in music? Would you like to expand your knowledge of opera and hone your skills as a performer?

Be a part of The Atlanta Opera High School Opera Institute! Participants will attend monthly workshops and coaching sessions led by professionals in the music field. Topics include Preparing and Auditioning for a Role; Selecting a Music School; Characterization; Diction; and Vocal Coachings. Participants will also be invited to attend working Atlanta Opera rehearsals throughout the season, and will showcase their work in a culminating spring concert.

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Check back soon for details for 2013-2014!

Funding for this program is provided by the Abraham J. and Phyllis Katz Foundation and Publix Supermarket Charities. Support is also provided in part by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly; GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Did you know that The Atlanta Opera offers arts administration internships for college students and recent graduates? The Atlanta Opera internships are designed to connect the learning goals of our interns to hands-on experiences and training in the field of arts administration. The Atlanta Opera internships are unpaid, however interns may earn college credit. The Atlanta Opera strives to make the internship a valuable and meaningful experience for college students and recent graduates. Interns gain a wide range of experience working in each of the company's departments including education, marketing, development, and production. Atlanta Opera interns are also provided with professional development training workshops, networking opportunities, guest speakers, presentations by department heads, and employee discount on Shop Opera merchandise. Interns are accepted for fall, spring, and summer semesters. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Emmalee Iden Hackshaw, Director of Community Engagement.

Application Deadline
Fall Internship (September – November) – July 30
Spring Internship (February – April) – December 1
Summer Internship (June – August) – March 1

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The Atlanta Opera Marketing and Communications internships provide experience for college/university students and recent graduates in designing and implementing marketing and communications strategies and messaging. They offer hands-on experience with PR campaign support and the optimization of social media vehicles in publicizing events, performances, and initiatives. They also provide invaluable networking opportunities needed to launch or enhance careers in public relations, marketing, and social media. Interns are accepted for fall, spring, and summer semesters. To apply, please submit a cover letter, writing samples, and resume to Cristina Herrera, Director of Marketing & Communications.

Application Deadlines
Fall Internship (September – November) – July 30
Spring Internship (February – April) – December 1
Summer Internship (June – August) – March 1

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Music! Words! Opera!

This arts-integrated curriculum aids teachers in their students’ exploration of history, language, literature and music by finding new creative means of self-expression through the study of opera. The M!W!O! program and training are designed for music teachers as well as other subject area teachers at the elementary, middle and high school level.

Participating educators receive five full days of training led by OPERA America professionals and Atlanta Opera benefits throughout the year. Next session is summer 2013.

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