Diversity in Music Education: Diversitá Opera Arts Company
Bringing music education through diversity and unity.
Diversity in Music Education: Diversitá Opera Arts Company
Bringing music education through diversity and unity.
Diversitá Opera Premiere: Cracked Mirror
Debut: 2026
The saga, gas lighting, and comedy wrapped in one opera!
Music Education Opportunities
New Artist Development Auditions
Opens March 1, 2026
Diversita Opera Arts Company has reopened and revamped requirements for our new training program for individuals without a music degree or new music graduates. We are looking for strong candidates who are serious about training and receiving the most out of the experience with our professional coaches, conductors, and stage directors who are currently active in the field of opera and classical music. Program is for vocalists and pianists.
Vocalists
1. Candidates will perform and coach performances.
2. Candidates will serve as covers for our current professional singers and serve as chorus members.
3. Candidates will perform excerpts and/or full performances of their covered roles.
4. Candidates will perform art songs and arias throughout the season with the approval of the music board.
5. Candidates must share the goal of being unified among a diverse cast of individuals through music.
6. Candidates will receive a certificate of training.
For Pianists
1. Candidates will perform and coach performances.
2. Candidates will be assigned pieces with diverse composers and styles.
3. Candidates must share the goal of being unified among a diverse cast of individuals through music.
NOTE: Please be prepared to have two recommendations from music professionals/educators and to interview with music board members.
Scholarships are available upon request and need. Payment options available.
For an application request, email: executivedirector@divesitaopera.org
Introducing Aria Bethea
Our New Executive Director
Aria Bethea is a dedicated Theatre Educator who will graduate cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. With over eight years of experience in theatre, Aria is passionate about helping young artists grow in confidence, creativity, and professionalism—both on stage and in life.
Aria is currently completing her student teaching placement at Crosby High School, where she plans and delivers standards-aligned theatre lessons for middle and high school students. She designs engaging, EdTPA-aligned lesson plans that incorporate instructional technology and works closely with her cooperating teacher to create a supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment. Her teaching style centers on student voice, collaboration, and making the arts accessible to all learners.
She previously worked as a Youth Development Specialist with Texas Afterschool Centers on Education, leading workshops focused on self-expression, leadership, and engagement. In this role, she supported diverse groups of students through small-group instruction, homework help, and positive behavior strategies, always prioritizing respect and community-building.
At Stephen F. Austin University, Aria has been actively involved both artistically and in leadership. She directed Future, Here and scenes from Moon Over Buffalo, served as Assistant Director for The Foreigner, and worked as Assistant Technical Director for a High School Workshop. She has also served as President and Treasurer of Alpha Psi Omega and is a member and intern with the Texas Educational Theatre Association.
As a performer, Aria has played Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors and Miss Hannigan in Annie, experiences that continue to inform her collaborative and expressive approach to theatre-making.
Aria’s heart for diversity and education aligns naturally with the mission of Diversitá Opera Arts Company. She is deeply committed to expanding representation in the arts and creating spaces where students from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and valued. Her experience in both theatre education and youth development allows her to contribute meaningfully to educational outreach initiatives while supporting artistic excellence. Through her energy, leadership, and passion for inclusive storytelling, Aria will help further Diversitá’s mission of building a more diverse and educationally impactful future in opera and the performing arts.
