2013-2013 Opera Colorado Education & Community Programs

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

2012-2013 | ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS, MORE! EDUCATION &AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2012-2013

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20122 OPERA COLORADO EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE MAGIC THAT IS THE OPERA!

CHERITY KOEPKE

Director of Education & Community Programs, Opera Colorado Young Artists

MEGHAN BENEDETTO

Manager of Education & Community Programs, Opera Colorado Young Artists

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Of all the performing arts, opera is the most collaborative, encompassing a wide variety of skill sets. It’s far more than just music and drama. Opera can serve as a bridge, leading you into many different subjects including history, language, movement, culture, and team building — the possibilities are endless.

Regardless of the subject you teach or the event you are planning, Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Programs will entertain as well as educate. We provide teachers with resources such as trainings, curriculum materials, and access to opera education specialists. Our programs are also aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.

So…what can we do for you? We hope you’ll tell us… and we hope you’ll join us for a journey into the world of opera — so many amazing things can happen!

Warmest Regards, Cherity and Meghan

22013 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

We offer a variety of education programs and performances, in or out of your school. Please reference the guide below to decide which program is best suited for your students!

WE COME TO YOU

YOU COME TO US

CARMEN PAGE 4

STUDENT MATINEE PAGE 9

6th grade and up October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE PAGE 4 All ages October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

ARIAS & ENSEMBLES PAGE 5

6th grade and up October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

POPERA PAGE 6

K-6th grade October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

OPERA IN A TRUNK PAGE 7

All ages September-May, Tuesday-Saturday

GENERATION OC PAGE 8

6th-12th grade Application materials available upon request. Space is limited; only four classes will be accepted to participate for the 2012-2013 school year.

K-12th grade Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet February 14; 10:00am-12:00pm Talkback at 12:15pm

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL PAGE 10

6th-12th grade February 7; Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet March 28; Mozart’s Don Giovanni May 2, Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter Performances begin at 7:00pm

BACKSTAGE WORKSHOPS PAGE 11 K-12th grade February 6; 10:00am-12:00pm February 6; 1:00pm-3:00pm February 13; 10:00am-12:00pm April 3; 10:00am-12:00pm April 4; 10:00am-12:00pm May 1; 10:00am-12:00pm May 8; 10:00am-12:00pm

*All charges for the programs at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House are to offset the costs charged to us for seat tax and other fees.

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YOUNG ARTISTS MEET THE YOUNG ARTISTS

The Opera Colorado Young Artists are at the core of our Education Programs. They are the singers that will perform in all of our In-School Programs as well as the Romeo and Juliet Student Matinee. These talented performers bring opera to thousands of people in the Rocky Mountain Region each season and are a vital part of our mission to bring opera into the community. The Young Artists stay in Denver for seven months and receive training and coaching from Opera Colorado staff and guest artists.

MORGAN HARMISON

CASSIDY SMITH

JOSHUA BOUILLON

ALEX DESOCIO

Soprano

Tenor

JARED GUEST Baritone

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Mezzo-Soprano

Baritone

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES

COST:

$600 single/$700 for two back to back performances

OFFERED:

IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

October through May Tuesday – Saturday

OPERA ON TOUR

The Opera Colorado Young Artists hit the road with abridged performances, sung in English, of two exciting operas: Carmen, back by popular demand, and the premiere of The Barber of Seville.

CARMEN

BY GEORGES BIZET GRADE LEVEL: 6TH AND UP

Back by popular demand! Join us for Bizet’s most famous opera. Carmen, a fiery Spanish rose, loves to live on the edge and uses her feminine wiles to get what she wants — but beware; play with her and you might get burned. The steadfast young soldier Don José falls hard for her charms and rashly leaves his sweetheart Micaela for a life with Carmen. But when Carmen drops him for superstar “Toreador” Escamillo, his jealousy erupts, growing into an emotional storm that could destroy them all.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES

Figaro, Figaro, Fiiiiiigaro!! Barber by day, matchmaker by night, Figaro puts his charm to work as he helps Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina. She’s such a catch that her guardian keeps her under lock and key with the intent of marrying her himself. But no challenge is too great for Figaro’s madcap schemes! Filled with some of opera’s most famous tunes, this is a comedy not to miss!

OPERA COLORADO: GREATER COLORADO TOUR | MARCH 2013 Live outside the Metro Denver Area and interested in having Opera Colorado perform for your school or community? No need to drive to Denver…we will come to you! Call 303-778-7350 to make a reservation today!

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COST: $350

OFFERED:

OUTREACH PROGRAM

ARIAS & ENSEMBLES GRADE LEVEL: 7TH GRADE AND UP A concert-style experience not to be missed! Performed by the Opera Colorado Young Artists, this delightful program features highlights from the operatic and musical theater repertoire.

Designed to entertain and educate, these hour-long performances include background information on each piece. The program ends with an engaging Q&A session that will give the audience a unique insight into the world of Opera Colorado.

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October through May Tuesday – Saturday

COST: $350

OFFERED:

OUTREACH PROGRAM

October through May Tuesday – Saturday

POPERA

GRADE LEVEL: K-6TH GRADE Looking for a program to introduce your students to opera? Similar to the Arias & Ensembles program, but for a younger audience, POPera is for you!

Performed by the Opera Colorado Young Artists and featuring clips from well-known movies, television, and cartoons, this 45-minute program explores the influence of opera on popular culture. Students will realize that they have heard opera music before…even if they have never seen an opera!

BEAR E. TONE

THE POPERA MASCOT!

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COST: $100

OFFERED:

OUTREACH PROGRAM

OPERA IN A TRUNK GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES Filled with hands-on instructional materials, four Opera in a Trunk programs are offered this year: Carmen, The Barber of Seville, Romeo and Juliet, and Opera for Beginners.

This program includes an interactive presentation by an Opera Colorado Education Specialist; to continue the discovery of the art form, classrooms then get to keep the trunk for one week. Educators are responsible for returning the trunk. A study guide is also provided to supplement learning in the classroom or prepare for seeing a performance. Filled with exploration as well as education, Opera in a Trunk is an enjoyable and informative experience for all.

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September through May Tuesday – Saturday

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GENERATION OC GENERATION OC GRADE LEVEL: 6TH-12TH GRADE Application materials available upon request. Space is limited; only four classes will be accepted to participate for the 2012-2013 school year.

This unique residency program will provide your students with a well-rounded and exciting opportunity to explore careers in the arts as they go behind the scenes and experience the inner workings of Opera Colorado.

Participating classes will have the opportunity to learn from staff working in all aspects of the company, from directors to professional opera singers, development and marketing staff to education and outreach.

Each program is tailored to fit the needs, goals and curriculum of the school or classroom participating.

Emphasis is placed on thoughtful integration and 21st Century Workforce Readiness Skills as outlined by the Colorado Department of Education.

GENERATION OC CURRICULUM OPTIONS: Marketing: Students create an original advertisement for an Opera Colorado Production.

Performance: Students prepare and perform a musical or theatrical performance for their school and the community.

Literature: Students create, produce, and perform their own original opera.

ROMEO AND JULIET PROGRAM FOR 2012 T PROGRAM FULLY BOOKED Fall 2012 O AND ROME

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THE SCARLET LETTER PROGRAM

Spring 2013 • Accepting applications now!

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FIELD TRIPS

COST:

$8 (student) $15 (chaperone)

FIELD TRIP

STUDENT MATINEE: ROMEO AND JULIET GRADE LEVEL: K-12TH GRADE “In fair Verona where we lay our scene.”

Journey with us as we present the worldfamous love story of Romeo and Juliet.

Gounod’s opera is based on the play by William Shakespeare. Follow the “starcrossed lovers” Romeo and Juliet as they meet and fall in love, choosing to risk everything for each other. What lesson can be learned from their actions? The story unfolds through rich, sumptuous music, vivid characters, and traditional sets and costumes. The Student Matinee version will be abridged to two hours, sung in French with English titles, and accompanied by a full orchestra. This performance is a wonderful way to introduce your students to the operagoing experience!

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OFFERED:

February 14, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a post-opera talkback and Q&A session at 12:15pm

CHAPERONE REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per ten students (admitted free of charge). Opera Colorado requests that groups do not exceed 5:1 student: adult ratio and reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

All performances take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

COST:

$10 (student) $15 (chaperone)

FIELD TRIP

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL: ROMEO AND JULIET: FEB. 7

DON GIOVANNI: MAR. 28 THE SCARLET LETTER: MAY 2 GRADE LEVEL: 6TH-COLLEGE ONLY Get a sneak preview of Opera Colorado’s mainstage operas with a special dress rehearsal performance.

Teacher guidebooks are provided online to prepare your class for their night at the opera. Come experience opera with us at these special performances.

OFFERED:

February 7, 2013 Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet March 28, 2013 Mozart’s Don Giovanni May 2, 2013 Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter Performances begin at 7:00 pm

CHAPERONE REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per twenty students (admitted free of charge). Opera Colorado requests that groups do not exceed 10:1, student: adult ratio and reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

All performances start at 7:00pm and take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

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COST:

$8 (student) $15 (chaperone)

FIELD TRIP

BACKSTAGE WORKSHOP GRADE LEVEL: K-12TH GRADE We invite you to bring your students to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to experience the backstage magic for themselves. Explore the world backstage at hands-on stations that provide your students with experiential learning opportunities in stagecraft, professional singing, wigs and makeup, costume construction, fight choreography, and more. It’s a field trip unlike any other and an exciting way for your students to explore new career directions. One of Opera Colorado’s most popular educational programs, these workshops sell out quickly!

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OFFERED:

Wed., February 6, 2013 10 am – noon Wed., February 6, 2013 1 pm – 3 pm Wed., February 13, 2013 10 am – noon Wed., April 3, 2013 10 am – noon Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10 am – noon Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 am – noon Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10 am – noon

CHAPERONE REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per ten students (admitted free of charge). Opera Colorado requests that groups do not exceed 5:1, student: adult ratio and reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

All workshops take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

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FOR TEACHERS FOR TEACHERS TEACHER WORKSHOP

PHASE THREE: IMPLEMENTING THE NEW ACADEMIC STANDARDS OCTOBER 6, 2012 | 8 am – 4:30 PM @ The Denver Art Museum

Opera Colorado, the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado Symphony and Buntport Theater want to help you make sense of the new academic standards, so we are holding a teacher workshop to do just that. This workshop will assist you in deciphering the new standards, implementing them in your classroom, and connecting you with the many resources at your disposal.

LIMIT: 75 people | COST: $25 per person

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING “ That is how to have a workshop! I don’t know how many workshops I have been to where I sit for 8 hours with people telling me how to teach children, but there is no modeling of interaction!”

“Very interactive, relevant to teaching.” “ The resources are totally usable right away. It lessens the confusion and anxiety surrounding new standards.”

THE ALLIANCE PROJECT

Opera Colorado is proud to participate in this very special program in seven select schools throughout the SCFD boundaries. The Scientific & Cultural Collaborative seeks to integrate the arts and awareness of our diverse culture into standard curriculum by providing workshops, performances and presentations.

NEW COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENTATION

It has always been a top priority to align our education programs with the Colorado Department of Education’s Academic Standards As new and significant changes are made and implemented, we will continue to do so. It is our goal to assist public school teachers in this time of transition and to provide support and expertise in the realm of Music & Theater Arts. Our guidebooks and other standardized programs will be updated to reflect the changes.

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RESERVATIONS

HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? There are a number of ways to bring the magic of opera to your school or community organization.

EASY ONLINE RESERVATIONS: www.operacolorado.org/education

EMAIL:

education@operacolorado.org

PHONE:

303-778-7350

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Opera Colorado regularly provides scholarships to qualified schools and community venues. Please contact us for more information or visit our website to download an application.

2012-2013 EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORS Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Programs are made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors:

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS Boettcher Foundation Sydney E. Frank Foundation Gates Family Foundation Virginia Hill Charitable Foundation Jeanne Land Foundation SCFD Galen & Ada Belle Spencer Foundation Studio TBD

CONTRIBUTORS Denver Lyric Opera Guild ECA Foundation Mabel Y. Hughes Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM The Griffin Foundation The Hearst Foundation, Inc. JK Mullen Foundation Louis & Harold Price Foundation Saint John’s Cathedral The Schramm Foundation Xcel Energy Foundation

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