Washington fourth and fifth grade students are going to have a chance to learn about opera from professionals this week. Opera Iowa from the Des Moines Metro Opera is coming to Washington. Lincoln Elementary School music teacher Julie Hill says Lincoln and St. James fourth graders and choir members from fifth grade will get to take part in workshops. She says there are three different workshop sessions, “I think this will be an awesome opportunity for kids. I don’t think anybody, kids or adults, are very thrilled with opera, so this is an exposure they might not get otherwise.”

The group will also have a show at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students, for the performance of The Barber of Seville. For more information listen to the Washington Page with Hill.