The SO THIS IS OPERA assembly series features performances by Ms. Lewis. Assemblies include operatic arias, storytelling and participation by the student audience. The students actually learn an aria during the program, which they perform with Orff instruments. SO THIS IS OPERA! supplies the instruments for use during the performance.
In addition, a teacher guide, which contains pre- and post-performance activities, is available. These are designed to enhance core curriculum standards in reading, writing and language arts and can be used in conjunction with other state-mandated activities. The guide will include teaching strategies that will increase children's appreciation and understanding of opera.
There are four individual assembly programs:
THE GINGERBREAD MAN AND THE THREE BEARS - Operas for students in pre-school – 2nd grade
SO THIS IS OPERA! - An introduction to opera for students in grades kindergarten through five
GETTING TO KNOW MOZART AND PUCCINI - An introduction to opera through the life and work of two beloved operatic composers. Appropriate for students in grade three through eight
OPERAS TO MAKE YOU LAUGH - A focus on opera's lighter side. Appropriate for students in grades kindergarten through five
Sample pre-performance activity:
Discuss students' previous experiences with and perceptions of opera. Make a list. After the performance, make another list of perceptions and compare the two. Discuss whether or not students' feelings changed or stayed the same and why.
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