General Assembly/Gymnasium Workshop with Calgary Opera
About Calgary Opera
For over 50 years, this company has been invigorating 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
Give your students an unforgettable collective experience with a 60-minute assembly led by a professional opera singer. Whether held in the gymnasium or as a performance, this unique meeting offers the interpretation of 3 selected pieces, a lively discussion about the profession of opera singer, as well as an interactive question-and-answer session. The students will experience a unifying moment, rich in musical and human discoveries, and will leave with a new perspective on the lyrical art.
Ages
6 to 18 years old (adaptation possible according to the school group)
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: up to 200 to 300 students
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
Stimulate listening, analysis, and exchange
Workshop schedule
Discussions about the profession of opera singer
Questions and answers with the students
Adaptability
Each gathering is adapted to the age, level, and project of the school.
Standard rate: $1500 / Package for an all-inclusive gathering
Format: a gathering of several classes/gymnasium at a cost of ,500 (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 microgrants program, the ACFA of Calgary can handle the arrangements at no additional cost.