IN-SCHOOL OPERA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
An intensive introduction to the operatic art form, as well as cross-curricular connections to literature, social science and language skills.
This 10-week program uses opera to promote student self-esteem and teamwork. This year, we premiere a new opera by Lee Holdridge and Richard Sparks, Tanis in America, inspired by the Romeo and Juliet story. Rashid, son of a single, African-American nurse, lives in Los Angeles and attends public school. Tanis, daughter of an ambassador from Zambia, lives in Beverly Hills and goes to private school. They meet by chance at a school trip to The Museum of Tolerance and fall in love. Being from two completely different worlds, heartbreak and tragedy seem inevitable. Yet, in contrast to Romeo and Juliet, these young people fight against the stereotypical roles and outcomes one might expect.
DATES: Mid-February to mid-May 2009 (All workshops are scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00pm). This program is ideal for single track (traditional) schools and may not work for all multi-track schools. Contact us for more information.
REQUIREMENTS: Enrollment is open to 10 schools within a 30-mile radius of the Music Center (maximum of 50 students per school). Teacher attendance is required at a preparatory in-service seminar on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:30pm.
FEE: The school participation fee for the Secondary In-School Opera program is $999.
DEADLINE: Applications for the Secondary In-School Opera are accepted throughout the year. We will notify you if we can accommodate your school.
LA OPERA 90012
High school students are invited to apply for an opera scholarship that grants students a mini-subscription package to LA Opera's 2008/09 Season. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to behind-the-scenes events and recitals. Students with an interest in music, costume and lighting design, theater, storytelling, performance and/or visual art are encouraged to write an essay on
"Why I Want to Attend the Opera" for the chance to be awarded this special opportunity.
DATES AND REQUIREMENTS: The four performance dates will take place between January-May 2009. Students are required to submit an application along with an essay on "Why I Want to Attend the Opera." Accepted applicants are required to attend an orientation meeting on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00am, as well as the four operas.
FEE: Free of charge.
DEADLINE: Monday, December 15, 2008.
APPLICATION: Click here to download PDF.
"With all of the other things that have been going on in our lives, [my daughter] and I have found the opera program to be an oasis - a time when both of us can be together and drink in something we both love so much." -
mother of participant - Lomita, Ca
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MAIN STAGE STUDENT MATINEES
Free for Grades 6-12 - Give students the complete opera experience!
Bizet's Carmen is one of opera's all-time crowd-pleasers, a masterpiece of riveting theater and beautiful music. Immerse yourself in the excitement of Spain where the passions of a free-spirited gypsy and a soldier who loves her lead to jealously and disaster. LA Opera will assist you in preparing your students through an in-service. You will receive a comprehensive teachers' guide, a CD and/or DVD of the opera, cross-curriculum activities and a visit by the LA Opera Speakers Bureau.
NEW - Two chances to apply! In response to requests from teachers, we are happy to offer an early admission process to better accommodate curriculum and transportation planning.
The deadline for early application is Friday, August 1, 2008.
DATES: Carmen Student Matinees will take place on Monday, December 1, 2008 and Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:30am.
REQUIREMENTS: Teachers can apply to bring a maximum of 75 students and eight chaperones by submitting two original lesson plans. Accepted teachers will be required to attend one in-service, which will be offered on several dates and locations. There will be informational meetings on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:00pm and Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 4:00pm. Special consideration will be given to applicants who attend these meetings.
FEE: Free of charge. Transportation not provided.
DEADLINE: Two opportunities: Friday, August 1 (early admission) or Monday, October 20, 2008.
APPLICATION: Click here to download PDF.
LESSON PLAN FORMAT: Click here to download PDF.
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OPERA CLUBS
An ideal activity during or after school, an Opera Club enhances any arts curriculum by giving students the opportunity to expand their study and appreciation of opera. Opera Clubs can enjoy visits from an LA Opera staff member at club meetings for a variety of fun and educational activities.
LA Opera can help with ideas for how to start a club and garner interest and will provide teaching resources and lesson plan activities based on our main stage productions, free of charge. Opera Club participants are also eligible for special benefits, including visits from LA Opera artists, complimentary dress rehearsal and/or performance tickets when available.
DATES: Opera Clubs are ongoing.
REQUIREMENTS: A teacher/advisor must act as the coordinator.
FEE: Free of charge.
Enrollment is limited. Contact us for application information. All applicants may be required to attend a special meeting to be announced. A limited number of schools can participate in this program.
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CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT
VOICES FOR TOLERANCE - A PROJECT FOR JUSTICE AND HARMONY
LA Opera continues to teach tolerance through its Education and Community Programs. Voices for Tolerance is a three-year program that encompasses a number of main stage, school, and community-based performances and events, featuring themes of building understanding, social justice and cooperative action.
As part of the initiative, LA Opera offers multi-week, choral program residencies at selected school sites that celebrate the themes of tolerance and community. The specific goals of this program are to expand awareness of diversity, foster acceptance and understanding of differences, encourage collaboration and community, and increase the love of vocal music and the arts. Classroom teachers and site staff work in direct partnership with LA Opera teaching artists to reach this aim.
REQUIREMENTS: Partner teachers and site staff must attend a mandatory planning meeting. Teachers are required to send weekly reports following teaching artist visits. Interested teachers should contact us for more information.
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
LA Opera is proud to offer two fun and interactive recital programs geared toward students and families. Each is available for campuses as well as festivals and special events. Let this musical message be an inspiration to your students as they navigate through an increasingly complex world.
VOLUNTEER OPERA SPEAKERS BUREAU
Let the Opera Speakers Bureau introduce your students to the extraordinary world of opera. This team of trained experts will address your students with fun and interactive presentations. |
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