Workshop visit in class with Calgary Opera
About Calgary Opera
For over 50 years, this company has been energizing the Canadian cultural scene with its boldness and creativity. Because art knows no language barriers, Calgary Opera offers exclusive programs to discover opera in French within school communities.
From classroom visits by professional French-speaking artists to guided explorations of the backstage, sets, and stages of the Jubilee Auditorium, this major institution in Canada is opening its doors wide to schools. Let yourself be guided by their educational proposals and pass on the passion for music and theater to your students!
Workshop description
Immerse your students in the fascinating world of opera during a unique workshop led by a professional opera singer. During this 30-minute visit, students will have the privilege of listening to the interpretation of 3 iconic arias, discussing the profession of opera singer, and asking all their questions during an interactive session. This meeting offers an exceptional opportunity to discover the passion, technique, and diversity of lyrical art, while awakening the curiosity and creativity of the students.
Ages
6 to 18 years old (adaptation possible according to the school group)
Duration: 30 minutes
Capacity: Up to 30 students for a classroom visit
Organization: Possibility to intervene with several classes in a single day or in the form of a series of workshops spread over several days or weeks.
Educational objectives
Explore different voices and styles of lyrical singing
Encourage artistic expression and cultural curiosity
Offer a special meeting with a professional artist
Stimulate listening, analysis, and exchange
Workshop schedule
Interactive presentation of the guest artist
Interpretation of opera pieces
Sharing about the career of a singer
Q&A with the students
Adaptability
Each workshop is adapted to the age, level, and project of the school.
Standard rate: $1500/ Package for a series of 4 workshops
Format of 4 series of 2-hour workshops (minimum reservation required).
Travel expenses for the regions
For workshops taking place outside of Calgary, a fixed transportation fee of 00 applies to the following areas: Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks.
For workshop reservations, please contact us at: info.calgary@acfa.ab.ca
In the event that the school wishes to book the workshop under the micro-grants, the ACFA of Calgary can handle the arrangements at no additional cost.