Evaluating and Analyzing Children’s Perception of Opera to Enhance Educational Outreach Methods for Painted Sky Opera

Abstract

This research is designed to evaluate existing methods for presenting opera to elementary aged children in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. The project will add preliminary and follow-up surveys to already existing educational outreach programs provided by Painted Sky Opera. With state budget cuts, the funding for arts have been drastically depleted and there are becoming less opportunity for children to experience art in a visceral way, especially opera. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s current program and identify areas that are achieving the goals of their mission and areas that can be improved.