Students at Park City Opera
A closer look at opera
from the inside.
Whether you study theater, history, arts, or you’re simply curious about classical music, we have a place for you. Learn more about our classroom workshops, performance discounts, and behind-the-scenes work experiences designed to connect students with the world of opera.
Student Tickets
Discounted admission with a valid student ID. Email admin@parkcityopera.org with a photo of your ID to receive a code.
View ticket policiesInternships & Stage Roles
Hands-on experience as a summer intern or stagehand, working alongside professional artists and crew.
See open positionsOpera in Schools
We bring opera directly into classrooms, sparking curiosity about the performing arts for all ages. See more about our education initiatives below.
Student Opportunity
Side-by-Side Orchestra Fellowship
An educational performance opportunity for collegiate and graduate instrumentalists to bridge the gap between school and the professional opera world.
The Side-by-Side Orchestra Fellowship gives emerging instrumentalists the opportunity to observe, rehearse, and perform within a professional opera environment. Fellows work alongside experienced orchestra members and gain firsthand insight into the collaborative pace, preparation, and artistry of mainstage opera.
Program Overview
The fellowship is designed as a practical bridge between academic training and professional performance. Participants experience how singers, conductors, directors, orchestra musicians, and production teams work together to bring an opera from rehearsal into performance.
Professional Experience
Fellows are placed in a working rehearsal setting where preparation, flexibility, listening, and ensemble awareness are central. The program emphasizes the musical and professional habits that support a successful opera production.
Who the Program Serves
The fellowship is intended for collegiate and graduate instrumentalists who are developing toward professional careers in music and want deeper experience with opera, pit orchestra playing, and collaborative performance practice.
Education & Outreach
In Your Classroom
We partner with schools to bring live performance, lectures, and workshops into the curriculum. While we (of course!) showcase musical performances, our presentations often focus on Arts Entrepreneurship and transforming passions and ideas into ventures.
Middle School
Music, storytelling, and history connected to the subjects students already study.
High School
Vocal technique, stagecraft, and the business of performing arts, with an emphasis on collegiate performance and leadership opportunities.
College & University
Lectures and workshops for theater, music, entrepreneurship, and arts management students with a focus on coalescing a community around your passions.
