Pepperdine’s acclaimed Flora L. Thornton Opera Program transforms students into confident, expressive artists by giving them the rare opportunity to perform fully staged operas with all-undergraduate casts. Recent productions such as Speed Dating Tonight!, The Merry Widow, and H.M.S. Pinafore reflect both artistic excellence and professional standards. The 2025 production of The Magic Flute tied for second place in Division III of the prestigious National Opera Association Opera Production Competition, a significant milestone for Pepperdine. Students also train through masterclasses with industry leaders and the Heidelberg Summer Music Program, a summer music intensive housed in Pepperdine’s exclusive facilities in Germany. Collaboration with Pepperdine’s Theatre Department further enriches the program, 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.
