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Vocal Training Program
Raise Your Voice and Chase Your Dreams
LA Opera Connects is excited to invite middle and high school students living in the Florence‑Firestone area to apply for our new Vocal Training Program, a dynamic, free opportunity designed to nurture talent, build confidence, and expand access to the arts.
This program supports students who are curious about singing and performance—whether they are just beginning or already developing their voice—while equipping them with skills that support their future goals both on and off the stage.
The application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday, April 20.
Participants will receive
Weekly voice and acting lessons (June-August, 2026)
A full scholarship to Opera Camp (July-August, 2026)
Free tickets to four opening night opera performances in our 2026-27 season
Students build a supportive network of peers and experienced mentors who share their passion for music, while deepening their connection to LA Opera and the performing arts community.
Application information
- The application takes about 10 minutes to complete
- Please have a guardian with you as you fill out the application form
- We expect to schedule Zoom interviews with selected applicants by May 1
- Accepted students will be notified by May 15
The Vocal Training Program is offered for free through the generous support of LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 2nd District.
Things to Know
- The Vocal Training Program is offered completely for free; transportation not included.
- The program is open only to students entering grades 6-11 who reside in the unincorporated Florence-Firestone neighborhoods of LA County's 2nd Supervisorial District, ZIP codes 90001 and 90002.
- Participants will receive weekly voice lessons and workshops on acting and movement led by LA Opera Connects teaching artists from June-August, 2026.
- Participants receive a full scholarship to LA Opera Connects' Opera Camp and must attend daily from July 20-24 and July 27-August 1, 2026. Opera camp is held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles.
- Participants will be enrolled in LA Opera 90012, receiving networking opportunities and two free tickets to opening night for four stunning LA Opera productions between November 2026 and June 2027. Participants are required to attend these performances with a chaperone.
To get in touch with questions, connect with us at Connects@laopera.org or call us at 213.972.3157.
LA Opera Connects is generously supported by
The Emanuel Treitel Senior Citizen Fund
The Green Foundation
The Music Man Foundation