Grade Level: PreK – 1st Grade
Duration:
4 in-classroom sessions
1 mini opera performance
1 family performance (optional)
Session Length: 30 minutes
* ONLY Virtual Classroom Sessions are available at this time.
This little song is an anchor of our program Opera Tots! where we create opportunities for children, teachers, parents and caregivers to explore opera; using its great singing and storytelling features to attain tools for learning. The Opera Tots! program invites pre-K to 1st grade children to actively participate in learning new vocabulary, melodies, dances, rhythms, characters, and story elements based on the upcoming Opera in the Neighborhood Production.
Residency Workshops: This residency includes three 30-40 minute classroom workshops with our Resident Teaching Artists and one assembly-style workshop or short performance that takes children on a journey through the opera story with singing, dancing and dramatic play. All workshops reinforce school-readiness skills in alignment with PA Early Learning Standards, including retelling story events, development of vocabulary, and social/emotional interaction.
Professional Development for Teachers: We recognize music and art as vital tools for young learners. Providing educators with tools and techniques for using singing and dramatic play are just some of the benefits that continue after the program is over. Participating teachers at each Opera Tots! school site will receive a 60-minute professional development seminar before workshops begin and a 30-minute professional development seminar following the conclusion of the final workshop and performance.
Engaging the Whole Family: Each child receives a take-home materials we produce that encourages exploration of the workshops at home. Children are encouraged to teach their parents and caregivers songs and dances from the opera.
Final Performance: Schools are then encouraged to engage families by inviting them to a free, fully staged, age-appropriate performance of the opera. Children may join in the performance and following the show, children may stay to create craft projects related to the show’s theme and meet the singers.
The cost varies per school based on number of classrooms and number of children.
IN CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS (*Currently unavailable at this time)
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS
Applicants need the following information to complete the online application:
To request portal access, additional questions or support please contact:
Seamus Ricci
Director of Education
seamus@pittsburghfestivalopera.org