Education Report 2025-2026 Season Highlights OPERA in Schools......................................1-4 Teacher Testimonials..............................5 Student Matinees.....................................6 Behind the Scenes.......................................7 The Magic Flute...........................................8-9 A Starlit Night with Isabel Leonard........10 The Barber of Seville..................................11-12 Community Events..................................13-15 Artist Training Programs........................16-18
OPERA in Schools Learn more here.
s l o o h c S 3 6 53 Visits
34 Title I schools
1o city Districts
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OPERA in Schools s w o h S 5 5
Continued
l o o h c S 3 1 Districts
15,311 Students
48 Elementary schools 2
Schools Visited
Date
Name of School
District
Title I?
9/17/2025
Gilbert Elementary
Harlandale ISD
YES
9/17/2025
Anne Frank Inspire Academy-NW Military
Inspire Academies
YES
9/18/2025
Anne Frank Inspire Academy-Bandera
Inspire Academies
YES
9/18/2025
Ellison Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
10/8/2025
Dr. Pat Henderson Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
10/10/2025
Carnahan Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
10/14/2025
Judson Performing Arts Center
Judson ISD
YES
10/21/2025
Somerset Performing Arts Center
Somerset ISD
YES
10/23/2025
St. Mary Magdalen Dual Language Catholic School
San Antonio ISD
YES
10/29/2025
Hoffmann Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
11/5/2025
Honor Elementary
East Central ISD
YES
11/7/2025
Serna Elementary
North East ISD
YES
11/12/2025
Southwest Elementary
Southwest ISD
YES
11/14/2025
Loma Park Elementary
Edgewood ISD
YES
11/19/2025
Murnin Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
11/21/2025
Fenwick Academy
San Antonio ISD
YES
12/5/2025
Behlau Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
12/5/2025
Christian Evers Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
12/9/2025
Carson Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
12/11/2025
Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School
Great Hearts Texas
NO
12/11/2025
Wanke Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
12/17/2025
Myers Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
1/6/2026
Pershing Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
1/9/2026
Herff Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
1/16/2026
Thousand Oaks Elementary
North East ISD
NO
1/21/2026
Hatchett Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
1/23/2026
Wetmore Elementary
North East ISD
NO
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Schools Visited Continued
Date
Name of School
District
Title I
1/23/2026
Passmore Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
1/28/2026
Valley Hi Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
1/29/2026
Somerset Academy Oaks
Somerset Academies of Texas
YES
2/4/2026
Japhet Elementary School
San Antonio ISD
YES
2/5/2026
Canyon Ridge Elementary
North East ISD
NO
2/12/2026
Charles C. Ball Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
2/17/2026
East Terrell Hills Elementary
North East ISD
YES
2/20/2026
Scarborough Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
2/20/2026
Luna Middle School
Northside ISD
NO
3/2/2026
Los Reyes Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
3/3/2026
Raba Elementary
Northside ISD
NO
3/5/2026
Woodlawn Academy
San Antonio ISD
YES
3/10/2026
Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School
Great Hearts Texas
YES
3/17/2026
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Archdiocese of San Antonio
NO
3/19/2026
Larkspur Elementary
North East ISD
YES
3/26/2026
Fisher Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
3/27/2026
Mead Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
3/30/2026
Margil Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
4/2/2026
Redland Oaks Elementary
North East ISD
NO
4/8/2026
Bradley Middle School
North East ISD
NO
4/22/2026
Garner Middle School
North East ISD
YES
4/27/2026
Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School
Great Hearts Texas
YES
5/5/2026
Bowden Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
5/8/2026
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary
Northside ISD
YES
5/12/2026
Rise Inspire Academy Recovery High School
Inspire Academies
NO
5/14/2026
Green at Riverside Park Elementary
San Antonio ISD
YES
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TEACHER TESTIMONIALS How did students experiencing opera for the first time react? They smiled, laughed at the right times, were able to give a lot of information about what they learned about opera, and they couldn't stop talking about it when they returned to class. RAQUEL GUERRERO, MYERS ELEMENTARY
Students loved the performance! Teachers reported classes "singing opera for the rest of the day!" It also seemed like it made it more attainable for them, instead of watching someone random on YouTube. Being in front of the performers made it more special ZOE BRIGMAN, MEAD ELEMENTARY
How has our program made a positive impact on your students? I did not expect such a large percentage of my students to be engaged in opera. I speak as someone for whom opera is the most significant and cherished genre from all of Western music history...But also as someone who has experienced rejection of the genre from both adults and children alike. So to have witnessed so many of my students' obvious delight on their faces during the performance was incredible. Not only that, but now they're begging me to take them to watch the opera live! KEVIN LÓPEZ, HONOR ELEMENTARY
Everyone, young and old, from our school community was impressed with the presentation. Students were making connections to shows they have seen or stating that they would like to attend an opera show in the future. ANA FEMATH, ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
I love how this program is giving my students an experience they will probably not receive otherwise. Especially when the artists come to our school I am able to have the entire school come and watch instead of picking out a small group. JENNIFER DEWITT, WANKE ELEMENTARY 5
STUDENT MATINEES 2 Original Learn more here.
productions
2,941+ Attendees
6 Shows 3 Theaters
51+ Schools
6
Behind the Scenes
Final Dress Rehearsals & Performances
81 TOTAL Schools
Learn more here.
39
Title I schools
“Barber” Q&A
3,566 Total Seats offered “Barber” Red-Carpet interviews
“Magic flute” Q&A 7
The Magic Flute - September 30, October 2 & 4, 2025
Final Dress Final Dress Stats: Stats: 35 35 Schools Schools 13 13 Districts Districts 1,377 Seats 1,377 Seats Offered Offered Performance Stats: Performance Stats: 13 13 Schools Schools 593 Sponsored 593 Sponsored Tickets Tickets
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STUDENT & TEACHER TESTIMONIALS The Magic Flute Would you attend another opera in the future? Why or why not? Yes! My students don't have opportunities to attend professional performances on their own. They really enjoyed visiting the beautiful Tobin Center and hearing amazing music. DYANDRA CABRERA, PEASE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Yes, because I really enjoyed it, and I would love to have another experience, it was very entertaining. CLAIRE W. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Absolutely. Seeing how much the students were excited and engaged to attend was such a treat. CHRISTIAN CRUZ, ANNE FRANK INSPIRE ACADEMY TEACHER
Any additional comments about your opera experience? It was an amazing and unique experience, and our students enjoyed it very much. JUAN PADILLA, BRENTWOOD STEAM TEACHER
Madeline Elizondo continues to do a phenomenal job making arrangements for schools to attend the opera. She met us in person when we arrived at the Tobin and took care of getting our tickets from the box office and quickly moving us into the seating area. MELISSA MASSIE, JORDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
We are forever grateful and so happy to have been sat so close. Core memories were created, we are forever grateful. DAIJA VANEGAS, ALLEN & ADAMS HILL ELEMENTARY TEACHER
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A Starlit Night with Isabel Leonard - January 28, 2026
Isabel leonard and john arida 122 122 Sponsored Sponsored Student Tickets Student Tickets
The orchestra san antonio string quartet 10
The Barber of Seville - April 28, 30 & May 2, 2026
Final Dress Final Dress Stats: Stats: 26 Schools 26 Schools 12 Districts 12 Districts 1,100 Seats 1,100 Seats Offered Offered Performance Stats: Performance Stats: 7 Schools 7 Schools 5 Organizations 5 Organizations 374 Sponsored 374 Sponsored Tickets Tickets
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STUDENT & TEACHER TESTIMONIALS The Barber of Seville Would you attend another opera in the future? Why or why not? “Yes I would, it was a great experience and the Actors and Actresses were amazing singers and it was just a great show. I would love to see other shows and their story.” RAUL V, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
“Yes I would because opera’s are amazing” JESSE S, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
“Yes! It was a fun time, and a great escape from daily life.” ELENA, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Any additional comments about your opera experience? Just a huge thank you to your whole team for making it possible for us and other schools to attend. I know it's a huge undertaking, but to see the excitement and joy my students express about attending... hopefully, makes the effort a little easier! AMIE CHARNEY, NESA TEACHER
“I think this was the best one I've ever seen. The students seemed to think it was too.” BECKY WALKER, CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS PARENT 12
COMMUNITY EVENTS Hill Country Holiday Tour
“Explore Opera for Kids!”
Barber “Cocktails & Conversation” at Artpace
As of As of 6/30/26: 6/30/26: 52 Events 52 Events Booked Booked 52 Complete 52 Complete 8 Cities 8 Cities 10 City 10 City Districts Districts 7,313 7,313 7 ,313 Attendees Attendees
“Explore Magic Flute” at SAMA
Holiday Pop-Up at VA Hospital
“explore Opera” at the doseum
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Community Impact
Date
Event
City District
9/2/2025
Move to Music! Activity at San Antonio Museum of Art
1
9/2/2025
"Explore Magic Flute!" Event at San Antonio Museum of Art
1
9/6/2025
"Explore Opera" at Doseum: Big Day of Play
2
9/7/2025
Tobin Open House Performance
1
9/10/2025
"Explore Opera: Pre-K Edition" - SAPL Forest Hills Branch
7
9/20/2025
Central Market German Fest Opera Pop-up
0
9/26/2025
Keynote Speaker - NISD Family Engagement Conference
6
9/27/2025
Magic Flute Cocktails & Conversation
1
9/27/2025
Magic Flute Invited Sitzprobe
1
10/18/2025
"Explore Opera for Kids!" - SAPL Mission Branch
3
11/3/2025
Southwest ISD United: Tenor/Bass Event Performance
0
11/20/2025
"Explore Opera: Pre-K Edition" - SAPL Collins Garden Branch
5
12/2/2025
Holiday Pop-up - Frost Bank
1
12/2/2025
Holiday Concert - Haven for Hope
5
12/2/2025
Holiday Pop-up - St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
8
12/2/2025
Holiday Pop-up - VA Hospital
8
12/4/2025
Holiday Pop-up - NISD Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
6
12/6/2025
Opera Pop-up - Holy Spirit Catholic School
1
12/6/2025
Holiday Concert - Main Plaza Noche Buena
1
12/9/2025
Holiday Pop-up - City Of San Antonio Arts Commission
1
12/10/2025
Holiday Pop-up - City Of San Antonio Staff
1
12/10/2025
Holiday Pop-up - Kronkosky Staff and Weston Centre
1
12/10/2025
Holiday Pop-up - Labatt Employees
2
12/10/2025
Holiday Pop-up - Bank of Texas Employees
2
12/12/2025
Holiday Pop-up - H-E-B 1: 12777 IH 10 W
0
12/12/2025
Holiday Pop-up - H-E-B 2: 8503 NW Military Hwy
1
14
Community Impact Continued
Date
Event
City District
12/12/2025
Holiday Pop-up - H-E-B 3: 6000 West Ave
5
12/12/2025
Holiday Pop-up - H-E-B 4: 2118 Fredericksburg Rd
8
12/12/2025
Holiday Pop-up - H-E-B 5: 721 Castroville Rd
9
12/19/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 1: Boerne, TX
N/A
12/19/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 2: Kerrville, TX
N/A
12/19/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 3: Fredericksburg, TX
N/A
12/19/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - Park pop-up: Fredericksburg, TX
N/A
12/20/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 4: Dripping Springs, TX
N/A
12/20/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 5: Wimberley, TX
N/A
12/20/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 6: San Marcos, TX
N/A
12/20/2025
Hill Country Holiday Tour - H-E-B 7: New Braunfels, TX
N/A
1/24/2026
"Explore Opera for Kids!" - SAPL Igo Branch
8
2/11/2026
"Explore Opera: Pre-K Edition" - SAPL Johnston Branch
4
3/5/2026
Brundibár with CCSA at Witte Museum
2
3/11/2026
"Explore Opera: Pre-K Edition" - SAPL Encino Branch
9
3/24/2026
"Explore Opera for Kids!" - JBSA Library
N/A
3/26/2026
Brauntex Theatre Donor Appreciation Event Performance
N/A
4/15/2026
Barber Cocktails & Conversation at Artpace
1
4/18/2026
"Explore Opera for Kids!" - SAPL Las Palmas Branch
5
5/21/2026
"Explore Opera: Pre-K Edition" - SAPL Landa Branch
1
6/16/2026
Jennifer Rowley Epic Auditioning Workshop
1
6/17/2026
Jennifer Rowley Private Lessons/Classes
1
6/18/2026
Jennifer Rowley Public Masterclass
2
6/26/2026
EAVI Retirement Concert at the Towers
10
6/26/2026
EAVI Voice Recital at Blue Star
5
6/27/2026
Emerging Artist Voice Intensive Finale Performance
1
15
Artist-In-Residence - Jennifer Rowley: June 16 -18, 2026
ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAMS ng u o y 18 sts arti
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JENNIFER ROWLEY with ARTISTS
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private coaching professional mentorship
workshop
3-DAY RESIDE NCY
In collaboration with Austin Opera Sponsored by the Margaret King Stanley Vocal Scholarship Fund
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Emerging Artists Voice Intensive: June 22 - 27, 2026
High 20 studschool ents
3 c li ces b u p man r o f r pe
Finale Performance with JAZZ NATION
music coaching
voice recital AT BLUE STAR
Voice Lessons
CONCERT AT THE Towers
l a n o ssi ship e f pro entor m
3 stage scene d s
MASTERCLASS 17
PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE VOICE INTENSIVE? “My favorite part of EAVI was getting to meet so many new people who share the same passion for music. I learned so much from the incredible faculty and the amazingly talented singers around me. Being surrounded by such dedicated and inspiring people motivated me to keep growing as both a singer and a person, making the experience truly unforgettable.” STUDENT PARTICIPANT
“My favorite part was performing and using everything we learned throughout the week.” STUDENT PARTICIPANT
“The challenging yet very encouraging atmosphere, the new friends and positive collaborative environment.” STUDENT PARTICIPANT
additional comments “I just wanted to thank all of you for giving me this opportunity to be a part of the 2026 OPERA San Antonio Voice Intensive program. Thank you so much for all the hard work you guys put into the program this year, and I hope to see you at auditions again for next year's program!” STUDENT PARTICIPANT
“I just wanted to say a quick thank you for a great first day. From the Jazz faculty performance to the warm welcome, everything was fantastic. My son was very nervous going in and came out incredibly energized and excited for the rest of the week.” PARENT OF STUDENT PARTICIPANT 18