Sixth-graders at Westbrook Elementary worked with members of the Utah Symphony & Opera to compose and write songs about how to combat bullying.

The finished opera, titled “Way to Be: Bully Free,” details how students can work together to turn differences into strengths. The show was performed at the school and the Rose Wagner Theatre as part of the Utah Children’s Opera Showcase.

The students worked in groups to create the lyrics, and composers from the Utah Symphony & Opera developed instrumental tracks to accompany the words.