West Australian Opera Education Brochure 2018

OPERA IN EDUCATION

PERFORMANCES WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

WELCOME West Australian Opera looks forward to sharing with you a year of performances, workshops and magical operatic experiences for students, educators, adults and community groups.

From the excitement of stepping onto the red carpet at one of our performances housed within His Majesty’s Theatre, conducting a performance workshop in your school or singing classes in our studio we have a variety of outreach programs and performances that offer a participatory or audience perspective inside and out of the traditional theatre setting.

Our school based programs offer teachers and students an opportunity to enrich their learning experiences and offer curriculum links including but not limited to Responding, Making, Introduction of musical concepts, Historical context, Literacy, Creative and critical thinking, Intercultural understanding and Personal and social capabilities.

Our community programs invite you into the heart of the company and welcome you to share our stories, learn and sing with us.

From bel canto voices to backstage secrets, we dare you to take part and experience the magic and many layers of West Australian Opera.

Contact Terasa Letizia, Education Manager directly education@waopera.asn.au or on 0417 902 592 to find out more.

WE VISIT YOU! ACT-BELONG-COMMIT OUR OPERA OUR WA Two singers and a pianist will share their stories in an intimate musical journey of their life. Why did they begin singing? Who are their heroes?

What led them to opera? Featuring popular opera repertoire and lots of surprises we invite you to discover our stories and share yours. This work supports the West Australian Music Curriculum and encourages students to express and quantify their thoughts and feelings.

Date Duration Venue

Cost Suitability To Book

Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 23 50 minutes Your school or community centre (undercover area, classroom, library, theatre) $5 per student, minimum fee of $300 Years 1 - 12 education@waopera.asn.au

ACT-BELONG-COMMIT SING OUT LOUD! Your voice is your own mobile instrument so let’s have some fun and Sing out loud! Suitable for choirs and non-singers alike and with direct links to the West Australian Music Curriculum together we will explore rhythm, tempo, pitch, dynamics and form before joining our artists in a final aria. Students will be physically engaged from start to finish. Last years workshops were completely booked out.

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Monday, June 18 to Friday, June 22 Monday, September 3 to Friday, September 7 50 minutes Your school or community centre (undercover area, classroom, library, theatre) $5 per student, minimum fee of $300 Years 1 - 8 education@waopera.asn.au

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WORKSHOPS ACT-BELONG-COMMIT WACE WORKSHOP Supported by UWA Conservatorium of Music Year 11 and 12 music students are invited to join us for a practical workshop that aims to provide students with realworld demonstrations, discussion and suggestions for the performance of these tasks and assessments in relation to their ATAR examinations. Featuring artists of West Australian Opera, UWA Conservatorium of Music and facilitated by Nikki Sullivan Program Coordinator Voice/Piano Instrumental Music School Services. Book now!

Together we will explore: · Improvisation · Dramatic Action · Singing to Memory · Performance Technique · Stylistic Interpretation · Performance Psychology Date: Saturday, March 10­

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Cost: $10 per student (Includes information pack) Suitability: Year 11 and 12 music students.

Teachers welcome WESFARMERS ARTS MAKE-UP WORKSHOPS Students of all ages will be completely immersed in this practical, hands on workshop. Our professional, industry make-up artist will demonstrate stagecraft techniques in the creation of a character including ageing, bruising and blood then it’s over to you to experiment with products and create your own personality.

Date: Available on request throughout the year Duration: 2 Hours Venue: West Australian Opera or your school/community centre Cost: $15 per student or only $5 per student if booked with a main house performance. Minimum fee of $300 Suitability: Years 4 – 12 B O O K

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WESFARMERS ARTS PRODUCTION WORKSHOP West Australian Opera gives your students an exclusive backstage pass to the mysterious and hidden world of theatre.

Experience a two hour hands on workshop exploring the elements that make an opera production come to life including lighting, stage management and flying. Workshops are conducted by professional, practicing industry staff.

Date: Available on request during our main house seasons of Carmen and Don Giovanni Duration: 2 Hours Venue: West Australian Opera (His Majesty’s Theatre) Cost: $20 per student or only $5 per student if booked with a main house performance. Minimum fee of $300 Suitability: Years 7 – 12

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OPERA IN THE MAJ FOR STUDENTS The stage is set. The audience awaits with anticipation in the foyers. You and your students arrive and walk the VIP carpet as you enter the theatre. Greeted upon entry be prepared to experience an unforgettable evening with West Australian Opera.

Make a school group booking to either The Cunning Little Vixen, Carmen or Don Giovanni and receive 2 x FREE tickets to the preview performance. This will give you an opportunity to see the performance prior to your students.

Ball gowns or jeans, wear what you feel comfortable in. All of our performances at His Majesty’s Theatre have surtitle screens and are accompanied by The West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Enquiries: Terasa Letizia, Education Manager education@waopera.asn.au Group Bookings: 08 6212 9291

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OPERA IN THE MAJ FOR STUDENTS

THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN

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WEST AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE One of the great masterpieces of early twentieth century music, Leoš Janáček’s glorious score brings to life the tale of Sharp Ears the vixen. The Cunning Little Vixen is a profound operatic and theatrical experience. This work reflects on the Performances: 21, 24, 26, 28 April Time: 7.30pm Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre Suitability: Years 4 and above

nature of life, the cycle of birth and death and the connection between the world of humans and animals. Suitable for ages 8 and above.

Cost $30 per student PLUS 1 free ticket with every 9 tickets purchased.

Additional teacher/accompanying adult tickets are available at student rates.

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One of the world’s most popular opera’s. Bizet’s Carmen is a heart racing drama filled with much loved arias. Proud and defiant, Carmen is a femme fatale who lives by her own rules.

She draws Don José into her wild world and he becomes captivated under her spell leaving behind his sweetheart Performances: 21, 24, 26, 28 July Time: 7.30pm Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre Suitability: Years 7 – 12

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Carmen is part of this year’s Western Art Music Designated Works List

Cost: $30 per student PLUS 1 free ticket with every 9 tickets purchased.

Additional teacher/accompanying adult tickets are available at student rates.

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Mozart’s Don Giovanni is the powerful tale of an anti-hero and nobleman. He flouts all of society’s rules and betrays without remorse and outrages those around him leaving

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Micaëla and his honour. The arrival of the magnificent bullfighter Escamillo pushes Don José to the point of madness as jealousy takes over.

DON GIOVANNI

Performances: 20, 23, 25, 27 October Time: 7.30pm Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre Suitability: Years 7 – 12

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despair and ruin in his wake. Dramatic and darkly humorous this wonderfully staged production will leave your heart pumping as the truth unfolds in a climatic finale.

Cost: $30 per student PLUS 1 free ticket with every 9 tickets purchased.

Additional teacher/accompanying adult tickets are available at student rates.

OPERA YOUTH NIGHT AND YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM West Australian Opera is committed to introducing our art form to new audiences and encouraging a lifelong love for opera.

OPERA YOUTH NIGHT

YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

We invite teachers and secondary students to join us pre-performance for refreshments and a personalised introduction to the opera work. Meet artists and likeminded students in a casual environment and explore the work you are about to see.

Following our inaugural year in 2017 we are thrilled to be able to continue this program in 2018. Eight Youth Ambassadors will be selected to join West Australian Opera for a year of backstage secrets, meeting artists and discovering the multiple layers of presenting an opera. Open to all secondary students in years 9 to 12.

Applications open Jan 10 and close on Feb 20 2018. To download the application form and to find out more see our website www.waopera.asn.au

Bookings are essential.

Email education@waopera.asn.au

The Cunning Little Vixen Thursday, 26 April 6.30pm

Carmen Thursday, 26 July 6.30pm

Don Giovanni Thursday, 25 October 6.30pm

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OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY

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Libraries are at the heart of learning within our communities.

They are powerful community hubs connecting people of all ages in stimulating environments.

West Australian Opera has a range of workshops and talks that are available on demand for local libraries. We invite you to learn, laugh and dream with us as we explore opera through a variety of mediums including hands on workshops and lectures accompanied by live performances.

ADULT LEARN AT THE LIBRARY TALKS INCLUDE: Introduction to Opera Opera makes us talk, think, smile, cry, angry, remember and stirs emotions far deeper than words alone. Let West Australian Opera take you on a whirlwind, global musical journey as we discover the beginnings of opera in Renaissance Florence and how it made its way to our wild west.

It’s Opera not Oprah Let West Australian Opera take you on a global trip into the magical world of opera and its delicious stories in true Oprah style as we discover its international beginnings and Perth connections. Punctuated by Oprah quotes and giveaways this is a light hearted introduction to opera.

Opera in Popular Culture Opera is around us every day. It is in our modern day movies, commercials and cartoons. How does a centuries old artform continue to live and breathe in a world that is fast paced, instant and disposable?

Contact education@waopera.asn.au to find out more

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OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY

WESFARMERS ARTS SINGING CLASSES Suitable for 18 years + Everybody has a voice but do you know how to use yours?

Whether you are a seasoned performer, chorister or absolute beginner we want to share with you the unique experience of singing classes in an opera chorus environment. Together we will explore a wide range of repertoire and gain an insight into what makes opera such an incredible art form. You will leave each class feeling inspired by the magnificent music you help bring to life and amazed at how the body works to produce sound all within a relaxed, social environment. Classes are offered at beginner and intermediate levels and in 8 week blocks. To download the application form and to find out more see our website www.waopera.asn.au DATES AND LOCATIONS Monday, 9 April to Monday, 28 May Monday, 9 September to Monday, 5 November His Majesty’s Theatre Perth $220 for 8 weeks 6PM BEGINNERS A great class for absolute beginners or those with little singing experience. Starting with the basics of vocal production and an introduction to aural Training. Participants will experience various styles and traditions of operatic singing.

7.30PM INTERMEDIATE Aimed at those with some singing experience, this stream will help to refine and develop singing skills through singing technique and the rehearsal of more advanced repertoire from the operatic cannon. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of ensemble singing and the artistic possibilities it can portray.

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OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY

OPERA IN THE REGIONS

Presented by ACT-BELONG-COMMIT

From deep within the heart of our mighty Karri forests to an outdoor performance within The Pinnacles. Our connection to regional communities in Western Australia is an important part of our reach and we are committed to making opera real, accessible and live throughout our state.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF OPERA THROUGH: · Live outdoor performances in unique West Australian locations · Regional schools tours and workshops · Regional broadcast of City of Perth Opera in the Park To see how you can connect with West Australian Opera contact education@waopera.asn.au or to register your community interest visit www.waopera.asn.au

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2018 OPERA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEB

CITY OF PERTH OPERA IN THE PARK Supported by Lotterywest and ACT-BELONG-COMMIT

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ACT-BELONG-COMMIT WACE WORKSHOP Supported by UWA School of Music

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ACT-BELONG-COMMIT Our Opera Our WA

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19-23 A P R M AY

09-28

WESFARMERS ARTS Singing Classes

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THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN

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OPERA YOUTH NIGHT for The Cunning Little Vixen

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18-22

ACT-BELONG-COMMIT Sing Out Loud!

JUL

21 24 26 28

CARMEN

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OPERA YOUTH NIGHT for Carmen

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03-07

ACT-BELONG-COMMIT Sing Out Loud!

SEP NOV

09-05

WESFARMERS ARTS Singing Classes

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20 23 25 27

DON GIOVANNI

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OPERA YOUTH NIGHT for Don Giovanni

21 24 26 28 26

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Check out www.waopera.asn.au for information on Opera in the Regions and Learn at the Library.

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