Programming & Resources
Opera Atelier offers a wide range of educational offerings such as Q&As, Career Discussions, Vocal Workshops and Masterclass opportunities that can be hosted at your school or virtually. We also have a library of study guides and arts resources available for free! Scroll down to learn more.
In-School Workshops
Opera Atelier’s Education Artists are professional performers and qualified educators who enthusiastically share their expertise with your students. We offer customized workshops to suit the diverse needs of students of all age groups, from kindergarten to university classrooms. Topics include but are not limited to:
opera • choral music • instrumental music • drama • dance • musical theatre
Ready to bring the magic of opera to your school?
Tell us how we can design a unique experience for your students!
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Opera Atelier works with teachers to offer an experience that fits the following Special High Skills Major (SHSM) criteria:
- Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs
- Experiential learning and career exploration activities
- Reach ahead experiences
Free Opening Night Performances
For the 2024/2025 season, school groups get access to Opera Atelier’s productions on opening night …for free! This initiative allows students and educators alike to enjoy a staged run-through of the show, and witness a part of the rehearsal process!
Details:
- Suitability: The recommended ages for each Opera Atelier show can vary. Please reach out for specific information about each show
- Availability: Each group can receive a maximum of 50 tickets. Space is limited, and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Chaperones: We ask that each group provides one chaperone for every 15 students in attendance. Please note that the intention of this program is for the students/school to come and enjoy the performance as a group. Additional families members and friends who wish to attend a performance can inquire about discounted tickets for a regular performance instead.
To participate in the Free Opening Night Performances program, please send an email to moao@operaatelier.com.
Classroom Resources
Behind the Curtain:
A Resource
This 23-page resource is a great workbook for students to get introduced to the behind-the-scenes process of producing an opera. It can be used as a standalone project or as supplementary material for attending Opera Atelier’s Making of an Opera program, and gets updated with new pages every season. Have an idea for new activities or pages? Send us an email and we can add it to the existing collection!
Illustrated Study Guides
Since 2022, Opera Atelier has commissioned Illustrated Study Guides to help bring opera to present day and to engage with younger audiences. Written by Jessica de Bruyn and illustrated by Meredith Wolting, these comic-style books offer a synopsis of the plot of our most recent productions, as well as the historical context about the composer and the original story or production. These resources are also interspersed with QR codes that link to additional resources and include a page of discussion points on the back cover.