Category Archives: PRESS
March
31
CITY LIGHTS WITH LOIS REITZES: The youngest Met Opera Ambassador, Layla Felder, encourages accessibility in the arts
posted by Layla
April
27
ATLANTA MAGAZINE: 60 Voices: Atlanta’s rising creative class is gaining new recognition on the national scene
posted by Layla
December
01
POSH KIDS MAGAZINE
posted by Layla
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October
23
STUDIO NOIZE PODCAST INTERVIEW
posted by Layla
Creative Conversations with Creative People in Creative Spaces As an artist we have conversations with all kinds of creative people all the time. We love visiting other artist studios, going to shows and talking with people about their processes and their lives. Jamaal wanted to start to capture these conversations and share them with the […]
October
05
KAOP SIRIUS XM MET OPERA RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MARY JO HEATH
posted by Layla
A dream come true! I was asked to appear on Met Opera Radio and be interviewed by Mary Jo Heath! I’ve listened to Mary Jo Heath for years in our car on the way to and from school and to all my activities, and I cannot. believe she interviewed me for Sirius XM!! Definitely another […]
May
27
KAOP TIMES: 6TH ANNUAL RING CYCLE ENDURANCE WALK NEWSLETTER MAY 2018
posted by Layla
KAOP TIMES (14)
May
24
KAOP PHILANTHROPY AWARD WINNER
posted by Layla
It was nice to be recognized out of all my 8th grade classmates by my school for my work with KAOP. POSSE VIDEO:
March
09
360 DEGREES OF OPERA INTERVIEW
posted by Layla
360 Degrees of Opera is a new project looking to bring to light all aspects of the art form, especially those that get lost in the background. The idea originated as I was listening to highlights of the Wagner Ring Cycle at Carnegie Hall. I was transported and really let my mind wander and […]
January
22
THE EVERYDAY LEMONADE INTERVIEW
posted by Layla
LINK TO ARTICLE: https://www.theeverydaylemonade.com/blog/14-year-old-opera-enthusiast-layla-felder POSSE PHOTOS: (clips of article- not the complete article)
January
12
MEETING WITH MET OPERA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera is committed to deepening student experiences with opera through access to our world-class productions, both in New York City and in schools across the country. Since its inception, the Met’s HD Live in Schoolsprogram has enriched the lives of nearly 115,000 students and teachers in New York City and across the United […]
January
10
SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE VISIT
posted by Layla
I have been to many many museums around the world, and many galleries too, but I have never been to an auction house. I got to go behind the scenes at Sotheby’s to learn about their various businesses, walk the exhibition spaces both open to the public and not, and meet some of the management […]
May
18
“FINDING YOUR PASSION” PRESENTATION TO COCA-COLA GLOBAL INTEGRATED MARKETING
posted by Layla
Global Marketing Executives at The Coca-Cola Company contacted me to ask if I could come to the Coca-Cola Headquarters and address the Global Integrated Marketing Group on their Monthly Videoconference Call with 50-100 attendees. Each call features one person to the team. Though I am younger than the Millennials, I am part of Generation Z and a digital […]
May
17
DUKE TIP 7TH GRADE TALENT SEARCH STATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY
posted by Layla
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @10AM Townsend Center For The Performing Arts University of West Georgia Carrolton, Georgia One of the 7th Grade Talent Search’s most important benefits is recognition. We celebrate academic achievement at a time in life when it’s essential to foster a love of learning and teach students to take pride in their […]
May
07
#LAST NIGHT AT THE MET
posted by Layla
Best dressed list at The Met Opera 50th Anniversary Gala!
April
26
ARTS ATL ARTICLE
posted by Layla
ArtsATL is a non-profit organization that promotes a healthy and vibrant arts community in metro Atlanta. We do this by providing a combination of thoughtful, critical analysis, news resources, commentary, programming and in-depth features of the city’s vibrant arts scene across all disciplines – visual art, design, music, dance, theater, books and film. TEXT: Courtesy of […]
January
20
FINDING YOUR PASSION PRESENTATION
posted by Layla
Mr. Simons and Mr. Gillett wanted me to share my AT&T video with my classmates. Instead of showing the video, I spoke to my classmates about Finding Your Passion which is the theme of our 7th Grade Year. Since I was lucky enough to find my passion when I was so young and have been […]
January
06
THE REPORTER 2ND ANNUAL: 20 UNDER 20 – LOCAL STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES- JANUARY 2017
posted by Layla
Meet Reporter Newspapers’ second annual group of 20 Under 20 honorees. We asked public and private schools, service organizations and members of the general public to nominate students who are younger than 20 and who have been active volunteers in their communities. Here are our selections of 20 special young people who are doing much […]
November
30
AT&T THE BRIDGE: GENERATION NEXT: LAYLA FELDER FOUNDER OF KAOPWEB.COM
posted by Layla
Layla Felder is your typical pre-teen—except for her passionate love for opera and art. Through the website, KAOPweb.com, she’s raised funds to bring opera to thousands of public school kids across the country. Here’s her story – See more at: POSSE PHOTOS: BEHIND THE SCENES
July
22
METROPOLITAN OPERA YOUNG AUDIENCE ONLINE MARKETING
posted by Layla
The Met asked me to write a statement about why I love the opera at the Met? I couldn’t possibly just write one sentence- so they had to edit. I didn’t know how it was going to be used and I so surprised to see my love for The Met on Twitter!!
April
19
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION- THIS LIFE WITH GRACIE
posted by Layla
This Life With Gracie: Meet Layla, the Metropolitan Opera’s youngest ambassador Atlanta Journal Constitution Living Section This Life With Gracie: Meet Layla, the Metropolitan Opera’s youngest ambassador Atlanta Journal Constitution Online Issue http://www.myajc.com/news/lifestyles/meet-layla-the-metropolitan-operas-youngest-ambass/nq7RB/
August
02
ATLANTA INTOWN KOHL’S SCHOLARSHIP REGIONAL WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
posted by Layla
August 2015, Atlanta INtown by Atlanta INtown
August
02
2015 KOHL’S CARES REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
posted by Layla
2015 Kohl’s Cares Regional Scholarship Winner https://kohls.scholarshipamerica.org/winners.php
July
24
ASSOCIATED PRESS INTERVIEW OF LAYLA AT THE FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBITION IN MEXICO CITY
posted by Layla
Exposición de cartas presenta una Frida Kahlo íntima http://tucson.com/laestrella/gente/exposici-n-de-cartas-presenta-una-frida-kahlo-ntima/article_e4d4853c-3234-11e5-bbee-8ffe2f947300.html Abre exposición de las cartas de Frida Kahlo | El Universal http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/cultura/artes-visuales/2015/07/24/abre-exposicion-de-las-cartas-de-frida-kahlo Layla Felder, una admiradora de Frida Kahlo originaria de Estados Unidos, visita la exposición “Ecos de tinta y papel. De la intimidad de Frida Kahlo” en el Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida […]
April
02
THE PATCH – OPERA FLOURISHES ANEW IN ATLANTA AS STUDENTS’ INTEREST BLOSSOMS
posted by Layla
Buckhead Patch Opera Flourishes Anew in Atlanta as students’ interest blossoms A story about Atlanta Public Schools music education and the Opera Posse By Frank Ranew April 2, 2015 http://patch.com/georgia/buckhead/opera-flourishes-anew-atlanta-students-interest-blossoms-0 Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Patch Opera Flourishes Anew in Atlanta as students’ interest blossoms A story about Atlanta Public Schools music education and the Opera Posse […]
March
01
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM MAILING SPRING 2014
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan HD Live in Schools Program Mailing Spring 2014 Story about the Kids Opera & Art Posse with photos in the Met Opera Costume Shop during the Spring 2014 Opera Trip to see Rusalka Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools Program Brochure 2014
April
01
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA APRIL 2013 PLAYBILL
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera April 2013 Playbill page 16: Feature of The Kids Opera & Art Posse The Metropolitan Opera April 2013 Playbill page 16
March
01
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM MAILING SPRING 2013
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools Program Mailing Spring 2013 Insert story about Layla with excerpt of her letter to Peter Gelb on the reverse Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools Program Spring 2013 Fundraising Mailing Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools Program Spring 2013 Fundraising Mailing Reverse
KIDS OPERA & ART POSSE 
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