Education: About

Our Commitment to Education

The importance of exposure to music has been demonstrated in studies
regarding the "Mozart Effect," indicating that music increases focus and can improve spatial-temporal reasoning skills and performance in mathematics.

At Opera Memphis, we offer a variety of educational programs designed
to encourage childhood interest in music. In 2007-2008, our education and outreach programs reached more than 23,000 children and their families. Your support makes our education programs possible.

Our education programs include:

A.I.R. Touring shows
- Jack & the Beanstalk
- Operatizer

Black Roots of Opera

ACT Songwriting Program

Junior Opera Camp

Senior Opera Camp

Grace House Partnership

Arts Reaching Children

For more information, please contact:
Jonathan McCarter- Director of Education, (901) 257-3100, ext. 107.

Mission Statement: Opera Memphis' Educational Mission is to cultivate an appreciation for the arts in younger audiences; to produce high quality entertainment and experiences that are socially relevant, especially through the creation and production of new works; and to provide cultural stimulation and opportunities for participation to people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities.

2008-2009 Sponsors:

ArtsMemphis
Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc.
AutoZone
FedEx
International Paper
Mr. and Mrs. J. William Himmelreich
Tennessee Arts Commission