Negaunee Education Programs
Lyric Opera of Chicago has been a partner in Chicago arts education and engagement for more than three decades. Through in-school artist residencies that give students hands-on experience with professional artists, opportunities to see opera at small and large scales that spark the imagination through the power of storytelling, and events both in neighborhoods and within the historic Lyric Opera House that provide new experiences fostering a deep connection with music, the Negaunee Education Programs are about igniting a lifelong passion for opera.
Serving approximately 80,000 people through education and community programs throughout the Chicago region each season, Lyric has a program ready to meet every potential young opera lover where they are in their journey to discover and deepen the many ways that opera can enrich our lives.
Funded by The Negaunee Education Endowment, the Negaunee Education Programs are building the future of opera, one meaningful experience at a time, and shaping Lyric’s impact across Chicago.
Student & teacher programs
Lyric Opera of Chicago offers arts education programs and learning opportunities for elementary through high school students and teachers. Explore school residency programs, teacher workshops, special performances, Choral Fest, educational resources, and more ways to experience opera, music, and the performing arts in Chicago and beyond.
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Music Partnership Programs
Lyric Opera of Chicago partners with leading music education organizations across Chicago to create meaningful opportunities for students. Through collaborative programs, coaching, masterclasses, performances, and mentorship, these partnerships connect young musicians with professional opera artists and help build pathways from music education to the stage.
Negaunee Education Programs: Sponsors
Major support provided by The Negaunee Education Endowment and the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund.
Dr. Scholl Foundation
The Beaubien Family
Penelope R. Steiner
Mazza Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Shure Charitable Trust, a supporting organization of the Jewish Federation of Chicago
Polk Bros. Foundation
Elaine S. Frank Fund
Anonymous Donor
Roxanne Decyk and Lew Watts
Charles & M.R. Shapiro Fund
Segal Family Foundation
Terry J. Medhurst
John Hart & Carol Prins
Chaz Ebert
Anonymous Donor
The Siragusa Family Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Bowen
Helen Brach Foundation
Jane Colman
Mr. Donald Clark
Gerald Padbury