Flora Thornton Opera Program

Pepperdine’s Flora L. Thornton Opera Program transforms undergraduates into confident, expressive artists by giving them the rare opportunity to perform fully staged operas in their original languages. Recent productions such as H.M.S Pinafore, The Magic Flute, Don Giovani, and The Merry Widow reflect both artistic excellence and professional standards. Students also train through masterclasses with industry leaders and international summer intensives in the Heidelberg Music Program. Collaboration with Pepperdine’s Theatre Department further enriches the experience, preparing students to shine on stages both musical and dramatic.

Your support ensures that this extraordinary program continues to flourish—funding productions, scholarships, and guest artist residencies that open doors for young singers. With your help, Pepperdine Opera can provide students the resources they need to launch careers, share their voices with the world, and carry forward the legacy of beauty and storytelling through music.