The Metropolitan Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Guild are committed to finding and fostering the next generation of opera lovers through vital programs in schools and communities across the country and advancing the role of opera in education.

Today, our innovative education initiatives reach more than 1,600 schools in 20 states. Programs include rehearsals and performances at the Met, Live in HD movie-theater transmissions, family education, school residency programs, workshops for teachers, educational research, and collaborations with colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

As one of the world’s preeminent opera companies, the Met has been home to many of the greatest singers, conductors, directors, designers, and choreographers ever since its first performance in 1883. Our goal is to share this exciting art form with students and teachers worldwide—at the Met, at local opera companies, in movie theaters, and in schools. Explore the full range of our education programs on the following pages.

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Students at the Met

Engaging students with the unforgettable experience of watching a performance live on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House.

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HD Live in Schools

Reaching students beyond the walls of the opera house with live high-definition performances transmitted directly to students across the country.

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Opera-Based Learning

Giving students a variety of ways to experience and explore opera as part of ongoing classroom instruction.

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College Offerings

Making opera more accessible to college students through specially priced tickets to performances, Live in HD presentations, and special events.

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Lectures and Community Programs 

Taking students, adults, and families behind the scenes to learn about the fascinating world of opera through lectures with singers, directors, and scholars, backstage tours, and more.