The Opera Orlando Youth Company puts young singers between the ages of eight and eighteen on a real stage, in real productions, alongside professional artists, and in front of real audiences. This is not just another children’s choir. This is opera training for the next generation of artists.
Young Singers / ages 8-12
Emerging Artists / ages 13-18
weekly class / Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Production/event specific rehearsals are in addition to the weekly class meetings.
tuition / $1,000 for the season *
Scholarships are available for all ages, based on potential talent and family financial needs. Prior to the audition, request a scholarship form to be completed and returned with your application.
* monthly payment plans available
2026-27 SEASON AUDITIONS
Saturday / August 9, 2026
Opera Orlando offices
3855 St. Valentine Way / Orlando, FL 32811
For the audition, please prepare to sing the “Star Spangled Banner,” a'capella in a comfortable key, and a prepared piece (classical, art song, musical theatre) with piano. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist.
For more details email education director Sarah Purser at Sarah@OperaOrlando.org.
There are various performing opportunities for the Opera Orlando Youth Company throughout each season. Past performances include Youth Company productions of Brundibár and Noye’s Fludde, Opera Orlando MainStage productions of Carmen, Die Fledermaus, Hansel & Gretel, La Bohème, The Magic Flute, Tosca, and The Secret River, Orlando Museum of Art Festival of Trees, and Home for the Holidays with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Opera Orlando’s education programs, including the Youth Company, are made possible in part by the City of Orlando through its Mayor's matching grant program, through a generous grant from the English Speaking Union of Central Florida, and with support from AdventHealth.
