Opera Together

Building confidence, expression and joy...  

Since its creation in 1939, the San Francisco Opera Guild has been dedicated to offering opera education. Opera Together visits more than 90 schools through the greater Bay Area each fall, presenting a reduced version of a classic opera performed in English. The Guild engages four teams of 3-4 singers and a pianist to play the major roles in the opera, while students in each school are cast in 10-15 small supporting speaking roles and the class or student body performs as a chorus. Just like opera in an opera house, these performances include costumes and scenery. The Guild relies on regional Docents to help the visiting artists on the performance day and to introduce the opera to the school audience. Opera Together is available for grades 4 - 12 and will run from September 30 - December 5, 2025.

Opera Together 2025-26 features a 50-minute reduction of Rossini’s classic comedic opera, The Barber of Seville. This exuberant comedy features some of the most joyful music in all of opera and should delight participating students and audiences alike! 

Students who prefer off-stage roles can explore production videos, production design, and a featured science project, in addition to joining the chorus and designing publicity.  Students also have the opportunity to attend the mainstage production of The Barber of Seville in final dress rehearsal at San Francisco Opera in May 2026.

Please contact SCC Opera Together coordinator, Rachel Parker at rachelroperparker@gmail.com with questions and Docent opportunities! Check our Events page for performance details. Learn more about SF Opera Guild Education Programs here.