This engaging course offers a hands-on, immersive exploration of Carmen, inviting participants to experience the music and drama from the inside out. Rather than simply sitting and listening, you’ll actively participate in bringing the story to life— playing percussion and tonal instruments to accompany key musical moments, trying your hand at conducting expressive orchestral passages, singing (if you dare!) some of opera’s most iconic arias, and physically stepping into the characters’ shoes through stage blocking of powerful and emotional scenes. It’s a lively, alternative approach to learning and enjoying opera, designed to deepen your appreciation for Carmen and reveal why it continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Note: Classes are held in the music room at Princeton Charter School, 100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ.