Opera Queensland 2023 Education Program

OPERA QUEENSLAND 2023

EDUCATION PROGRAM

For more than 15 years, Opera Queensland has enabled thousands of school students to enjoy their first experience of opera.

Programs are developed by a team of highly skilled and experienced arts education specialists. The team creates dynamic engagement and learning environments for schools and communities to develop improved music, performance and social skills while building self-confidence through creative activities for all ages and levels of skill.

Programs include: • In-school performances for primary and secondary schools • Purpose built workshops and masterclasses • School residencies • Mainstage experiences • Teacher resources and professional development

IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

Presented in creative collaboration with shake & stir theatre co.

FIZZ!

Based on the classic comic opera The Elixir of Love by Donizetti and reimagined for young audiences, FIZZ! follows a teenage love triangle between Nemorino, an awkward textbook nerd, Adina, his obsession and great beauty and Benny, the spoilt son of a supermarket tycoon.

With the help of a magic love potion, this coming-of-age story has at its heart the message that goodness can prevail.

Filled with twists, FIZZtastic music and a cast of excellent young performers, FIZZ! is designed to delight and entertain children new to opera.

Approximately 60 minutes including post-show Q&A with artists.

For ages 12 & under

THIS PRODUCTION WILL TOUR METROPOLITAN QUEENSLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TERM 3, 2023

PERFORMANCE

Presented in creative collaboration with shake & stir theatre co.

LA BOHÈME

Based on the Puccini classic, Opera Queensland’s secondary schools’ touring production of La bohème explores the resilience, friendship and love needed for young people to survive in a contemporary world.

Follow a group of misfit friends Rudy, Marco, Shez and Mimì, as they learn to survive, fall in love, find their voices and face adversity in a world of social distancing and social media.

Approximately 60 minutes including post-show Q&A

& over

TEACHER RESOURCE KITS

Show-specific teacher resource kits are supplied with all bookings of FIZZ! and La bohème.

The kits are designed with links to the Australian National Curriculum and are created by specialist arts teachers in collaboration with Opera Queensland teaching artists. They include information on the artform of opera, the making of the productions, and a plethora of activities to extend the learning experience for students before and after the production.

School Residencies

School residencies offer flexible arts engagement opportunities for primary and secondary students. In these programs, students work with our highly skilled teaching artists to discover their creative potential through voice, movement, and drama classes that are specially tailored to their abilities.

Residencies can range from a single workshop during lunchtime, to a weeklong intensive program, to a more extensive semester-long after-school program. At the end of the residency, schools may choose to stage a performance for their students to showcase what they have learnt for their peers and families.

Residencies can focus on key areas including:

• Skills development for students and teachers

• Practical workshops which support curriculum-based teaching

• Performance experiences

• Assistance with existing school productions

• Mentorship in preparation for university, audition preparation.

Contact us to book a visit from Opera Queensland to discuss a school residency at your school. Email LRC@oq.com.au or phone 07 3735 3030

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

Take

Vocal Masterclasses

Maximum 10 participants.

OPERA & CLASSICAL

FRI

SAT

SAT

TUE

TUE

TUE

All

Vocal Masterclasses

Maximum 12 participants.

MON

MON

Maximum

CHORAL WORKSHOPS TERM 2

THU 13 APR 9 AM 4 PM

FRI 14 APR 9 AM – 4 PM

CHORAL WORKSHOPS TERM 3

MON 21 AUG 5.30 PM 7.30 PM

MON 28 AUG 5.30 PM 7.30 PM

MON 4 SEP 5.30 PM 7.30 PM

MON 11 SEP 5.30 PM 7.30 PM

All

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