Why It Matters
We believe every child deserves to experience the joy and creative freedom of opera. OperaEd creates inclusive, welcoming spaces that allow young people to grow through music and performance.
The Bigger Picture
Only 44% of music lessons in primary schools are delivered by a music specialist; 1 in 5 primary teachers report their class has no regular music lesson at all.
Source: British Phonographic Industry (BPI)
In more than two‑thirds of primary schools visited by Ofsted, music is delivered mainly by non‑specialist teachers, with many lacking confidence or sufficient musical knowledge to teach the curriculum well.
Source: TES
In 2019, more than 50% of primary schools responding to a survey said they were not meeting their curriculum obligations to Year 6, citing the pressure of statutory tests as a key reason.
Source: Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)
In a study of 574 children aged 8–10 participating in chamber‑orchestra workshops, 82% reported positive emotions when listening to live classical music; over half specifically felt calm or relaxed.
Source: Classic FM
Around 30% of state schools have seen a reduction in music curriculum time or fewer qualified music teachers in recent years.
Source: Record of the Day
Our Sessions:
Build confidence, creativity, and emotional wellbeing
Support curriculum outcomes in arts, literacy and PSHE
Reach communities with limited arts access
Our Supporters
We’re deeply grateful to the organisations that help bring OperaEd to young people across London. Every pound raised directly supports young people’s access to live music and creative learning.
With your support we have engaged over 900 young people in schools and venues across London
“My son was captivated by the show, but especially amazed to see someone who looked like him singing the tenor role. Afterwards, he asked if he could be a singer one day.”
Parent, Royal Albert Hall
