IN-SCHOOL OPERA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

An intensive introduction to the operatic art form, as well as cross-curricular connections to literature, social science and language skills.

This ten-week program uses opera to promote student self-esteem and teamwork. This year, we premiere a new opera by Eli Villanueva and Leslie Stevens, Poston, which is set during WWII in a Japanese internment camp. The opera tells the story of a Japanese teenage girl who forms a bond with a Native American boy while living at the Poston Internment Camp, located on the Mojave Reservation in Arizona. Through their friendship, they help each other rediscover their cultural traditions and history. Together, they find the courage and confidence to move forward in an uncertain world. The opera explores the artistic and cultural differences and similarities of the two cultures and connects to grade-level curriculum in history, social science and world cultures, as well as California Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts.

• Dates: February 21 to May 6, 2011
  All workshops are scheduled for one class period, one day each week between 9:00am and 3:00pm. One performance will be scheduled between May 16 and 27, 2011. This program is ideal for single track (traditional) schools. This program may not work for all multi-track schools. Contact us for more information.
  
  
• Requirements: Enrollment is open to 10 schools within a 30-mile radius of the Music Center (maximum of 50 students per school). Teacher attendance is required at a preparatory in-service seminar on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 4:00pm.
  
  
• Fee: The school participation fee for the Secondary In-School Opera program is $999.
  
  
• Deadline: Applications for the Secondary In-School Opera are accepted throughout the year. We will notify you if we can accommodate your school.
  
  
• Application: Click here to download PDF

LA OPERA 90012

High school students are invited to apply for an opera scholarship that grants individual students and his/her guardian a mini-subscription package to LA Opera's 2010-11 Season. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to behind-the-scenes events and recitals. Students with an interest in music, costume and lighting design, theater, storytelling, performance and/or visual art are encouraged to write an essay on "Why I Want to Attend the Opera" for the chance to be awarded this special opportunity.

• Dates and Requirements: The four performance dates will take place between October 2010 - April 2011. Students are required to submit an application along with an essay on "Why I Want to Attend the Opera." Accepted students and their guardians are required to attend all four operas performances as well as a mandatory orientation meeting on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11:00am.
  
  
• Fee: Free of charge.
  
  
• Deadline: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
  
  
• Application: CLICK HERE

NEW THIS SEASON!
OPERA PREP: Pre-Opening Night Performances And Career Development Panels

Opera Prep expands on LA Opera's successful Secondary Student Matinee program by combining the opportunity to see one of LA Opera's productions and experience a behind-the-scenes encounter with one of the many careers that bring the productions to the stage.

Teachers can select a final dress rehearsal for one of LA Opera's six main-stage, world-class operas to which they would like to bring their students. LA Opera will assist teachers in preparing their students and chaperones through an in-service seminar. Teachers will receive a comprehensive educators' guide, a CD and/or DVD of the opera, cross-curriculum activities and a visit by the LA Opera's Speakers Bureau.

• DATES: The Opera Prep dates are as follows:
  Tuesday, September 21, 2010 / 7:30pm: Il Postino, world premier
        by Mexican Composer Daniel Catán
  Friday, September 24, 2010 / 7:30pm: The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart
  Wednesday, November 17, 2010 / 6:30pm: Lohengrin, Wagner
  Wednesday, November 24, 2010 / 1:00pm: Rigoletto, Verdi
  Thursday, February 17, 2011 / 7:30pm: Il Turco in Italia, Rossini
  Wednesday, March 9, 2011 / 7:30pm: The Turn of the Screw, Britten
  
  
• Requirements: Teachers can apply to bring a maximum of 50 students and chaperones by submitting one original lesson plan and one chaperone guide based on information provided by LA Opera. Accepted teachers will be required to attend a mandatory Saturday in-service.
  
  Informational meetings will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2010 at 4:00pm and Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 4:00pm. Please RSVP for either in-service by calling (213) 972-3157 or e-mailing educom@laopera.com. Special consideration will be given to applicants who attend these meetings.
  
  
• Fee: Free of charge.
  
  
• Deadlines:
  #1: Tuesday, August 3, 2010: Il Postino and The Marriage of Figaro
  #2: Tuesday, October 5, 2010: Lohengrin and Rigoletto
  #3: Wednesday, January 12, 2011: Il Turco in Italia and The Turn of the Screw
  
  
• Applications:
  Il Postino: click here to download PDF, click here to download Word DOC
  The Marriage of Figaro: click here to download PDF, click here to download Word DOC
  Lohengrin: click here to download PDF, click here to download Word DOC
  Rigoletto: click here to download PDF, click here to download Word DOC
  Il Turco in Italia: Application available October 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to request an application be sent to you when available.
  Turn of the Screw: Application available October 1, 2010 CLICK HERE to request an application be sent to you when available.
  
  
• Chaperone Guide: CLICK HERE to download PDF

OPERA CLUBS

An ideal activity during or after school, an Opera Club enhances any arts curriculum by giving students the opportunity to expand their study and appreciation of opera. Opera Clubs can enjoy visits from a LA Opera staff member at club meetings for a variety of fun and educational activities.

LA Opera can help with ideas on how to start a club, garner interest, and provide teaching resources and lesson plan activities based on our main stage productions, free of charge. Opera Club participants are also eligible for special benefits, including complimentary dress rehearsal and/or performance tickets when available.

• Dates: Opera Clubs are ongoing.
  
  
• Requirements: A teacher/advisor needs to act as the coordinator.
  
  
• Fee: Free of charge.
  
  
• Application: Enrollment is limited. Contact us for application information. A limited number of schools can participate in this program.

CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT

VOICES FOR TOLERANCE - A Project for Justice and Harmony
LA Opera continues to teach tolerance through its Education and Community Programs. Voices for Tolerance is a multi-year program, tailored residencies which encompass, a number of main stage, school, and community-based performances and events, featuring themes of building understanding, social justice, and cooperative action.

As part of the initiative, LA Opera works with school staff to create tailored, multi-week, choral program residencies that celebrate the themes of tolerance and community. The program also provides shorter, intensive residencies to certain rural and underserved schools. This program aims to expand awareness of diversity, foster acceptance and understanding of differences, encourage collaboration and community, while increasing the love of vocal music and the arts. Classroom teachers and site staff work in direct partnership with LA Opera teaching artists to reach these goals.

• Requirements: Participating teachers and site staff must attend a mandatory planning meeting. Interested teachers should contact us for more information.

ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
LA Opera is proud to offer two fun and interactive recital programs geared toward students and families. Each is available for campuses as well as festivals and special events. Let this musical message be an inspiration to your students as they navigate through an increasingly complex world. For more information on assemblies, please CLICK HERE.

VOLUNTEER OPERA SPEAKERS BUREAU
Let LA Opera's Speakers Bureau introduce your students to the extraordinary world of opera. This team of trained experts will address your students with fun and interactive presentations. For more information, please CLICK HERE.