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Participant Details
- Community Arts Partner Name
- Seattle Opera
- Partner Type
- 1
- Profile Photo
- Individual Bio or
Organizational Statement
- About Seattle Opera
Established in 1963, Seattle Opera is committed to serving the people of the Pacific Northwest with performances of the highest caliber and through innovative educational and engagement programs for all. Each year, more than 85,000 people attend Seattle Opera performances, and more than 400,000 people of all ages are served through school performances, radio broadcasts, and more. By drawing our communities together, and by offering opera’s unique fusion of music and drama, we create life-enhancing experiences that speak deeply to people’s hearts and minds. Connect with Seattle Opera on Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, and on Classical King FM. 98.1.
Grade Levels Preferred
- Grade Levels Preferred
- K-2, 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th
Artistic Disciplines
- Discipline
- Dance, 3, 4, 6
- Type
- Singing, acting, moving, musical storytelling, creating original music and original stories, creative writing.
Experience
- Previous School Partnerships
- WA State TAT Lab Graduate
- No
- Other Trainings or Certifications
- Sample Lesson Description: Student / Classroom Residencies
- Sample Workshop Description: Teacher Professional Development
Areas of Experience and Expertise
- Approved Professional Development Provider
- 1
- Approved Classroom Residency Provider
- Yes
Lesson Plan
- Integrated Art
- Cultural Art
Teaching Approach
- Teaching Philosophy + Approach
- Through collaborative efforts, Seattle Opera empowers the individual student to find their own creative voice and take artistic risk in their own learning. Building bridges to Common Core standards and literacy, Seattle Opera’s in-classroom programming connects students to opera while also allowing for deeper understanding both in and outside of the classroom.
- Curriculum Integration Possibilities
- Opera Time may be integrated with multiple subject areas, including but not limited to the following:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- Physical Education
- Theatre Arts/Music
- Special Skills and Areas of Expertise
- Please contact us for more information about tailoring a program for your classroom. schoolprograms@seattleopera.org
- Testimonials from Schools
- Crystal Krippaehne, Gregory Heights Elementary School
Heather McLyman, Lakeridge Elementary School
Joana Choi, Lowell Elementary
Melissa Sire, Thornton Creek Elementary School
Claudia Allard, Emmanuel Day School
Melissa Brooks, Montessori Children's House
Darcy Simpson, Early World Children's School
Sarah Newman, Seattle Learning Center
Joy Fischer, Madison Park Cooperative Preschool
Fam Douglas, Inglemoor Cooperative Preschool
Fees
- Fees
- Single visit sessions are $65 per visit, Financial Assistance available.
12-visit residencies are $850 per classroom, Financial Assistance available.
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- Opera Time
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- Graffiti Artist - Aida Youth Collaboration
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- Youth Opera Project- Robin Hood
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- School Opera Tour-Three Feathers
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- Upcoming School Opera Tour