The University of Memphis Opera
The University of Memphis Opera
Discover your voice. Tell your story. Take the stage.
Opera Workshop at the University of Memphis is where young artists transform their passion into performance. Through dynamic productions, hands-on training, and close mentorship, students gain the skills and confidence to take their artistry to the next level.
Why Join the Opera?
- Performance Opportunities: From fully-staged operas with orchestra to intimate chamber works and opera scenes,
students take part in productions that challenge and inspire.
- Professional Training: Learn stagecraft, movement, diction, and acting while refining your vocal artistry
under the guidance of internationally recognized faculty.
- Collaborative Experience: Work alongside fellow singers, directors, conductors, and designers in a supportive
environment that mirrors the professional stage.
- Career Preparation: Alumni of our program have gone on to perform in major opera houses, participate
in prestigious young artist programs, and build successful careers as performers and
educators.
A Stage for You
Whether you’re dreaming of center stage or eager to explore the many facets of operatic performance, the University of Memphis Opera offers a place to grow, experiment, and shine. Each semester, students are given opportunities tailored to their level of study—from undergraduate performers stepping into their first roles to graduate singers taking on major repertoire.
Be Part of the Tradition
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music has a proud legacy of training opera singers who make their mark on the world’s stages. When you join the University of Memphis Opera, you become part of a vibrant community of artists dedicated to excellence, storytelling, and the transformative power of music.
Take your artistry to the next level—join the University of Memphis Opera.
Ben Smith
Stage Director for Opera
ben.smith@memphis.edu
Dr. Stephen Karr
Music Director for Opera
sfkarr@memphis.edu