2009/10 Student Night at the Opera Dates & Information
Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 pm
Performances: Centennial Concert Hall
Cost: $10 per person (no prices increases for 09/10!)
For more information: Sally Sweatman (204) 942-7470, ssweatman@manitobaopera.mb.ca
Download your Carmen Student Night Order Form now!
Opera in a Trunk – Carmen
Enhance your students’ opera-going experience with this valuable teaching aid.
Each Opera in a Trunk contains materials including props, costume items, books, CDs, background information, and other activities related to the production of Carmen.
Trunks are available for a one-week period.
For more information download here
Download here to book a trunk
Call or email Sally Sweatman, (204)942-7470, ssweatman@manitobaopera.mb.ca
(Office hours: 9 to 4 Monday to Wednesday)
Items included in trunk:
Carmen resource binder includes class-room activities and Carmen study guide
Book on opera
Carmen- Highlights CD
An Introduction to Carmen CD
Carmen- Royal Opera House DVD
Photographs/Images
Sheet music & various other print materials
Flamenco skirt
Spanish shawl
Decorative fans
Bullfighter's hat & cape
Castanets
Other Carmen related props such as red rose, bird, playing cards
For more information regarding " A Close Shave" please contact Sally Sweatman at (204) 942-7470.
STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Educate through experience…allow your students the opportunity to learn about the timeless art form of opera through Manitoba Opera’s Student Night at the Opera.
What is Student Night at the Opera?
A sneak preview of the production: the excitement of live opera with costumes, sets, full make-up and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
An opportunity to see opera in the making.
The rehearsal is open to school bands and choirs, private music students, drama students or any other group of interested students. There are only two requirements:
A minimum of four students can attend with no more than one adult chaperone for each four students;
Students must be 21 years and under and have valid student ID.
Please note: As the artists are in final preparation for Opening Night, they may not sing in full voice.
Why Opera?
Opera is a great teaching tool; explore geography, history, math, other cultures and languages through opera.
Opera fosters an appreciation for music, theatre and the arts that will last a lifetime.
Opera challenges and expands critical thinking and comprehension skills.
Why You Should Take Your Students to Student Night at the Opera
Will my students understand the opera?
English translations (surtitles) are projected above the stage. This allows students to enjoy opera in its original language, while still having complete comprehension of the story.
Manitoba Opera provides a Study Guide free of charge that will provide you with ideas on incorporating opera into your regular curriculum.
Study Guides
The Barber of Seville Study Guide
Così Fan Tutte Study Guide (746 kB)
Don Giovanni Study Guide (644 kB)
The Elixir of Love Study Guide (1.06 MB)
The Marriage of Figaro Study Guide (3.08 MB)
La Boheme Study Guide (3.55 MB)
La Traviata Study Guide (1.98 MB)
Lucia di Lammermoor Study Guide (481 kB)
Transit of Venus Study Guide (2.4 MB)
