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Youth Education ProgramsSacramento Opera offers a variety of informative and entertaining education and outreach programs about opera, or featured presentations about one of the company’s upcoming productions for groups of all sizes. For more information or to schedule a program, contact Rod Gideons, Executive Director, Sacramento Opera, 916.737.1000 or rgideons@sacopera.org Opera-Tunities for Youth Opera-Tunities for YouthOpera-Tunities programs are designed to introduce students to the wonders of opera through a series of age-specific programs. In consultation with education specialists, artists and staff, Sacramento Opera has developed an inter-disciplinary program designed to introduce students to opera and to relate the art form to other core curriculum subjects including history, cultural studies, language, and the visual arts. Fee: $150 per classroom. Multiple classroom discounts are available.
Student Ticket Subsidy ProgramDeveloped as a follow-up experience to the Opera-Tunities program, or as a stand-alone program for selected students in area middle and high schools, colleges and universities, Sacramento Opera provides opportunities for students to experience fully-staged, live opera in a theater setting. Tickets are offered at half-price and a limited number are offered free of charge to qualifying students accompanied to the performance by a parent or guardian.
Opera Interludes at Borders Books & MusicJoin us for a free, informal gathering at area Borders Books & Music stores throughout the year. Opera Interludes features stirring live performances and commentary about the Sacramento Opera's upcoming performances. Always entertaining and informative! Be sure to enter the evening's prize drawing for two free opera tickets. Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 7 pm Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 7 pm Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 7 pm Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 7 pm
Opera 101This 30 to 45 minute presentation is led by either Sacramento Opera’s Artistic Director or Executive Director. A brief retrospective of the history of opera, each program includes recorded musical excerpts, and where possible, a brief video presentation. In addition, participants will receive an overview of Sacramento Opera, including programs and services. Opera 101 programs are available throughout the year. Opera à la CarteA perfect program for a lunch or dinner break, this presentation features one of Sacramento Opera’s Young Artists who will be joined by either the Artistic Director or Executive Director in an entertaining selection of familiar arias and lively interactive discussion about opera and singing. Opera à la Carte also provides a unique opportunity to see and meet one-on-one a young artist in the making! Programs may range from 30 to 45 minutes in duration and require a piano. Available year-round.
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