Let's Write an Opera
Students will work in small groups to create and perform original operatic works.
Over 10 weeks, students will learn operatic melodies without words, write original stories that suit the melodies, and explore creative ways to present their operas online.
Each zoom session is 90 minutes. Sessions will be spent developing creative skills including singing, acting, and writing. (See spring session schedule below for specifics)
The session is open to students ages 8-18. No prior operatic experience is necessary! Participation in the fall is not required to participate in the spring.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
WEEK 1
Tuesday February 9th from 4:30-6:00 pm eastern
Students are encouraged to sing a favorite song or tell a favorite story, and we will work together throughout the class to connect those songs and stories into a unified piece. We will discuss the elements that make a story exciting
WEEKS 2 AND 3
Tuesdays February 16th and 23rd from 4:30-6:00 pm eastern
Students will learn textless operatic musical excerpts. We will discuss form, style, and period of the pieces; we will also tie in elements from our fall semester including but not limited to arias, recitatives, courses, languages, voice types, and musical periods.
WEEKS 4 AND 5
Tuesdays March 2nd and 9th from 4:30-6:00 pm eastern
Students will work to create stories that correlate with the musical excerpts that we have learned. We will explore the emotional qualities of each of the excerpts and how they can fit together.
WEEKS 6-9
Tuesdays March 16th, 23rd, 30th, and April 6th from 4:30-6:00 pm eastern
Students will polish practice their zoom operas with teaching artist assistance. They will also work on costume design and “set” design/graphics/illustrations
WEEK 10
Tuesday April 13th from 4:30-6:00 pm eastern
Students will present dress rehearsals to each other in preparation for a culminating performance
PERFORMANCES
Culminating performances will take place in early April. They may be live or presented as videos, depending on how students choose to present their operas
SCHEDULE
Spring Session 2021
TUITION AND FEES
Single Participant Enrollment Fee
Tuition is $300 and includes ten 90-minute sessions and a T-Shirt
Discounts
Early Bird:
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Students enrolled before January 9th receive $50 off their tuition!
Family:
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After paying one full tuition, families get 50% off each additional tuition
Group:
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We are able to offer discounts to school districts or communities that would like to sponsor a small-group of participants
Email us for more information about our discounts!
Financial Aid
Please contact us if participation is cost prohibitive. We are able to offer full and partial scholarships depending on your need