‘Doing instead of watching’ — Opera Steamboat expands experiential programs in schools, youth organizations

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‘Doing instead of watching’ — Opera Steamboat expands experiential programs in schools, youth organizations

Long a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the Yampa Valley, Opera Steamboat is taking operatic performances into classrooms throughout the region.  Building on a two-decades legacy of education-based outreach, the organization is amplifying its efforts to engage youth through innovative, hands-on programs that aim to encourage both creativity and inclusivity. For many years, Opera Steamboat’s “Opera in the Schools” program has introduced stud…