POCKET OPERA at NOTRE DAME

Donald Pippin's Pocket Opera of San Francisco and Notre Dame de Namur University have joined forces to create “Pocket Opera at Notre Dame,” a structured training program for young opera singers, music directors, and vocal coach/accompanists. The tiered performance program works in conjunction with the NDNU Department of Music and Vocal Arts graduate and undergraduate degrees in Vocal Performance. The levels include the “Pocket Opera Studio,” an apprentice program for advanced singers, and the “Pippin Opera Workshop,” a training opportunity for less experienced vocalists. NDNU students receive voice and speech training and coaching, and workshops in acting and dance in addition to their traditional musical training. 

"POND" singers rehearse and perform in a true apprenticeship with Pocket Opera’s professionals on the NDNU campus, at the Florence Gould Theatre in San Francisco and at the historic Napa Valley Opera House. Students provide performance skills to the company and receive academic credit for their work as part of their curriculum for graduation.

Students audition for admission to the program throughout the year, and audition again in early fall for roles in the upcoming season.