The Rocky Mountain region enjoys the benefits of a vibrant population; diverse, educated and expanding rapidly. Central City Opera recognizes its historic role as an arts and cultural resource and is unique in bringing its award-winning touring programs to the entire region, including rural and remote locations. Our touring programs center on family entertainment, offering educational programs for children and community programs for families.
The Central City Opera Ensemble is a group of twenty-five singers and instrumentalists who present year-round touring programs. Artists from the Bonfils-Stanton Artist Training Program and from the University of Colorado Opera Studies also join forces once a year for an Opera Rocks the Rockies tour. [This video on the CU Opera Program includes discussion about our joint tour, at approximately 3:45 into the video.]
“Touring is one way we can give back to the many people who support our artistic and historic preservation efforts, and bring arts experiences to students and families throughout the region.”
Central City Opera’s Director of Education and Community Programs, Deborah Morrow
Contact the Education and Community Programs office: (303) 331-7026, or education@centralcityopera.org
Central City Opera’s 2011 tours included taking the concert Saints and Sinners: the good, the bad and the opera to Lander, WY in October, a November Opera Rocks the Rockies tour to communities and schools in southwest and central Wyoming, and multiple school and community programs in Lake, Summit, El Paso and Gilpin counties in Colorado. Touring in 2012 will include school and community programs in Winsor, Greeley, Estes Park, Eagle County, Summit County, Colorado Springs, southern Colorado, Ft. Collins, Laramie and Cody, Wyoming.
"We are SO lucky to have such a wonderful program in Colorado!!!"
"I would give CCO my highest recommendation. I found your team to be extremely motivating, highly professional and very courteous."
"I can't say enough about how your team affected my program. It was fantastic. PLEASE COME BACK!!"
- Comments by Colorado educators
