THREE WAYS TO TEACH YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT OPERA

1. Student Night at the Opera

Educational groups can attend our dress rehearsal for only $10 per ticket. It's a fantastic way to introduce students to the opera for a greatly reduced price. 

For more information,
Phone: Livia Dymond, 204-942-7470
Email: ldymond@manitobaopera.mb.ca

Assigned Seating for Student Night
All seating is assigned. Upon receipt of your tickets, check for your seat number. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis, so large groups may way to place their orders early. 

2. Opera Study Guide

The Study Guide is full of resources for teaching your students about our productions and about opera in general.  Click here to see our full list of Study Guides for past productions here. 

3. Opera in a Trunk 

Opera trunks are a great way to introduce your students to opera or to prepare them for Student Night at the Opera! For two weeks, your class can have one of our trunks containing props, costumes, activities, crafts, a CD and DVD of the opera, and a guide for putting it all together. 

Trunks are rented out for $50 for a two-week period. To order, please phone Livia at 204-942-7470. 

Available Trunks:

Aida 
The Daughter of the Regiment 
The Magic Flute
Carmen

 

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Study Guides

   Aida 

   Rigoletto

          The Daughter of the Regiment

           The Magic Flute

           Tosca

           Carmen

The Barber of Seville

Madama Butterfly

Il Trovatore

Così Fan Tutte (746 kB)

Don Giovanni (644 kB)

The Elixir of Love (1.06 MB)

The Marriage of Figaro (3.08 MB)

La Boheme (3.55 MB)

La Traviata (1.98 MB)

Lucia di Lammermoor (481 kB)

Otello

Transit of Venus (2.4 MB)

Synopses

Aida

Candide

Cavalleria Rusticana & I Pagliacci

Così Fan Tutte

Don Giovanni

Elixir of Love, The

ll Trovatore (The Troubadour)

Lucia di Lammermoor

Madama Butterfly

Marriage of Figaro, The

Rigoletto

For more information

Phone: 204-942-7470
Fax: 204-949-0377
info@manitobaopera.mb.ca

Here's What Educators & Students have to Say About AttendingStudent Night at the Opera

“The opera is stunning!”

- Janet Zonneveld, Educator

St. Mary’s Academy

“We had four grade six boys raving about the experience! They accepted the adult-story line utterly – were very ‘honoured’ to be there and loved it. This cultural event is so supportive of educational/cultural literacy and the kids know it.”

- Lucy Adamson, Educator

Tyndall Park Community School

 

“We love this inexpensive exposure to opera! It “beats the movies.” Many of my students, having seen one opera, come back for more.”

- Trudy Voth, Private Music Educator

“Loved both student operas this year. Students know that this is a special event and are pleased to be able to attend. The full opera is a great way to introduce students.”

- Megan Strain, Educator

Murdoch Mackay Collegiate

“Fantastic productions – amazing performers and awesome orchestra. Very entertaining.”

- Jana Zens, Educator

W.C. Miller Collegiate

“My students are mesmerised. It’s beautiful and interesting. Every opera is different, I will always come.”

- Pam Mason, Educator

Sisler High School Special Education

“Great opportunity to see opera. Cost is usually an issue – this is so reasonable. Absolutely awesome!”

- Kendra Obach, Educator

Stonewall Collegiate (rural)

“It was a first-time opera experience for my students and it gave them an excellent opportunity to see and hear the orchestra and acting “live.” They are studying History I with RCM and Carmen was/is one of the operas they need to know for the exam. They won’t have trouble remembering it now!”

- Elizabeth Toews, Private Music Educator

 

“They loved it. For most it was their first experience and when they thanked me for this opportunity, one student summed it up by saying “it’s music, song and theatre all together.’”

- Irène Bohemier, Educator

École Pointe-des-Chênes

“Exposure to the opera – an experience they could not get anywhere else. The students ask for it again and again.”

- Alice Russell, Educator

Westwood Collegiate

 

“I really enjoyed the Carmen Student Night. I had never been to an opera before and it was interesting to see how the orchestra, main characters, and people in the crowd scenes work together to tell the story. Thank you for having a student night to give us the opportunity to see it.”

- Jayden, Home School / Private Music Student

“The sets, props and costumes were very well done – they really suited the time era and setting. The singers portrayed their characters very well.”

- Kaitlin, Student

Murdoch Mackay Collegiate

 

My Grade 8 Music/Choir class loved attending the Opera "Student Night"! This was a first time and great experience for us all. My students discovered opera and were impressed.”

Annette Hay, Educator,
MBCI

“For many it was their second time going to the opera. They loved it in November so came back. The students got to hear some of Canada’s and the world's best singers. They were introduced to a great art form that helps expand the musical taste buds. Congrats on running a great program!”

Korey Peters, Educator
Garden Valley Collegiate, Winkler

“I just want to say thank you! My student really enjoyed Madama Butterfly. It was a wonderful performance. He would tap my arm at the performance every time he recognized a piece of music... ”

Janet McDougall, Music Educator

 

“One of our field trips this year was to attend Student Night. What a tremendous experience that was! I made good use of your online study guide, which enhanced our visit immensely. See you next year!”

Kathleen Alder, Home Educator

“My students loved the experience. They were all first time opera attendees. Great music, great performances.”

Leigh Brown, Educator
Children of the Earth High School

“Most students who attend one opera are hooked.”

Maryanne Rumancik, Music Educator

“The children are developing an interest in opera. I find it's a very bonding process between a teacher and student.”

Judith Ritchie, Music Educator

 

“After a particularly beautiful solo, the student sitting beside me sighed and said, "I'm enthralled"! I loved that!”

Dorothy Schapansky, Music Educator

“The students are blown away by the quality of the production.”

Aaron Klassen, Educator
Shercherko School

“All the students raved about the performance. I so appreciate the opportunity to expose young people to a high standard of artistic performance.”

Elenore Wieler, Educator
Sturgeon Heights

“Going to the opera is a profound, life-changing experience for my students who are all war-affected refugees who have had little opportunity to attend any kind of cultural event here in Winnipeg. The students could "step back" from their difficult lives & enjoy "high drama", beautiful singing, costumes, sets and let this experience transport them to another place & time. ”

Val Pierce, Literacy Program Educator
Grant Park High School

“I applaud the actors again for the wonderful performance that they put on. This opera deserves a 5 out of 5.”

Rachel, Grade 7 Student
Home School

“The music sounded like it just floated together as one instrument and the singers’ voices were absolutely incredible. It almost sounded like magic. In my seat I actually had adrenaline pumping through me. It was an amazing night and I hope to have that experience again.”

Sarah, Grade 8 Student
MBCI

“I loved the set changes in the opera and the lighting job was excellent. The music was beautifully sung. An awesome performance overall!”

Beth, Grade 8 Student
Niverville Collegiate

 

“I love the power and range of the voices! Formidable talent is required, so I am always in awe of the abilities demonstrated in these performances. I loved the set and lighting.”

David, Student
Nelson McIntyre Collegiate