Our Programs
For over 55 years, the Canadian Children’s Opera Company has been a vibrant community for young people who share a love of singing, storytelling and performance.
The CCOC has three main areas of programming:
CORE PROGRAM
Young people ages 6-18 are invited to audition for our core training programs and Principal Chorus:
- Ruby Chorus
- Apprentice Chorus
- Intermediate Chorus
- Principal Chorus
While it can be valuable, no previous training is required. Placements are based on musical and dramatic potential, curiosity and willingness to learn.
Auditions are held beginning in April for the programs which run from September to June. To book an audition, click here.
BUTTERFLY BEGINNINGS (Kindergarten)
The Butterfly Beginnings is a program offered to kindergarten-aged children exploring storytelling through singing, movement, spoken text and creative arts activities.
- No audition required
The Butterfly Beginnings runs in three 10-week sessions. To be added to our registration list, click here.
YOUNG ARTIST STUDIO
Young adults aged 16+ and changed tenor or bass voices are invited to audition for the Young Artist Studio, a pre-professional training program focussed on opera performance and developing advanced stage skills.
Auditions are held in May, August and September for the program which runs from September to May. To book and audition, click here.
School Programs
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s school programs bring the CCOC experience into schools through an opera creation program, Opera Kids Onstage (OKO), and performances for schools.
