Kentucky Opera

Middle School and High School Programs

Final Dress Rehearsal for Students

This event is the culmination of weeks of rehearsal and collaboration for the singers, musicians, designers, and technical staff, and is the final performance before opening night. This program is appropriate for middle school students through college and university students. Large groups must be booked and paid for in advance. Tickets cost only $5.00 for all attendees including chaperones. There is a limit of one ticket per student and I.D. must be presented at the door. This event is extremely popular and advanced purchase is strongly recommended. For more information contact Deanna Hoying at (502) 561-7938, email deanna_hoying@kyopera.org.

These productions have supertitles projected over the stage to enhance the experience!!

Example of High School Core Curriculum supported

MUSIC

AH-HS-1.1.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of elements of music in musical compositions.

DANCE

AH-HS-1.2.2

Students will describe or analyze the relationship among music, costumes, lighting, props/scenery and choreography.

DRAMA/THEATRE

AH-HS-1.3.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of technical elements, literary elements and performance elements in a variety of dramatic works.

VISUAL ARTS

AH-HS-1.4.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of the elements of art and principles of design in a variety of artworks.

Example of Middle School Core Curriculum supported

MUSIC

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.1.1

Students will identify or describe the use of elements in a variety of music. DRAMA/THEATRE

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.3.1

Students will identify or describe the use of elements of drama in dramatic works.

VISUAL ARTS

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.4.1

Students will describe works of art using elements of art and principles of design.

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For more information or to make a reservation contact Deanna Hoying at (502) 561-7938, email deanna_hoying@kyopera.org. Reservations will be taken on a first come first served basis.


Operaworks

Spring Touring Programs

Tour dates: February 2 through March 14

To schedule a visit to your school or community center contact Deanna Hoying at (502) 561-7938, email deanna_hoying@kyopera.org.

Middle School and High School

OperaWorks

The OperaWorks program is a fun and entertaining introduction to opera. Terminology and conventions of opera are presented through an amusing and easy to follow program that illustrates the lighter side of opera. The program relates operatic forms to contemporary musical styles and contemporary social and political issues and includes scenes from different operatic styles. Following the program there will be a question and answer period with the artists. This program is appropriate for middle and high school students. Study guide materials created according to KERA core content are available. $500

Example of High School Core Curriculum supported

MUSIC

AH-HS-1.1.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of elements of music in musical compositions.

DANCE

AH-HS-1.2.2

Students will describe or analyze the relationship among music, costumes, lighting, props/scenery and choreography.

DRAMA/THEATRE

AH-HS-1.3.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of technical elements, literary elements and performance elements in a variety of dramatic works.

VISUAL ARTS

AH-HS-1.4.1

Students will analyze or evaluate the use of the elements of art and principles of design in a variety of artworks.

Example of Middle School Core Curriculum supported

MUSIC

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.1.1

Students will identify or describe the use of elements in a variety of music. DRAMA/THEATRE

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.3.1

Students will identify or describe the use of elements of drama in dramatic works.
VISUAL ARTS

Sixth Grade

AH-06-1.4.1

Students will describe works of art using elements of art and principles of design.

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