The Adventures of
Pinocchio's Sister
October 2008 - April 2009
Appropriate for Grades K-5

Virginia Opera offers a NEW production this season, The Adventures of Pinocchio's Sister! This educational show follows the journey of Pinocchetta as she meets many madcap opera characters which teach her about opera, singing, language and culture. This comic opera program includes music from some of the great opera composers and some very funny and familiar characters. Book us today and let your students travel with Pinocchetta and learn how to be an opera star in this fun-filled participatory and educational experience.

Relates to following Virginia SOLs:

• Science - 5.2
• English - K.1-.13, 1.1-1.13, 2.1-2.11, 3.1, 3.4, 3.6-3.9, 4.3-4.5, 4.7, 5.4-5.7
  
• History - K.7, 1.1, 1.7
  
• Mathematics - K.2; K.7; 1.1; 1.6; 1.8; 1.9; 2.6-2.10; 3.4; 3.5; 3.11; 4.10; 5.3; 5.7
  
• Music - 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11
  
• Visual Arts - 4.16

Tales from the Brothers Grimm
January 2009 - February 2009
Appropriate for Grades K-5

This 45-minute production features three of the lighter stories from the galaxy of Grimm’s fairy tales, providing a humorous and fast-paced introduction to opera for younger children.  In Dr. Know-It-All, a would-be doctor is advised that medical training is over-rated and all he needs to open his practice are doctor’s clothes and a stethoscope.  When a truly sick patient arrives, both "doctor" and patient end up learning some important lessons about nutrition and exercise.  Rumplestiltskin’s New Adventure depicts the famous troll as he’s preparing for an encounter with yet another maiden needing his help.  This time, he’s determined to keep his name a secret!  The show concludes with Cat and Mouse Together.  These two natural enemies seem to have found the secret to living together.

Relates to following Virginia SOLs:

• Science - 1.5, 3.4, 3.5, 5.2
• English - K.1-K.13, 1.1-1.13, 2.1-2.13, 3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 4.2-4.5, 4.7, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7
• History - K.7, 1.1, 1.7
• Mathematics - 4.3, 4.10
• Music - 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11
• Visual Arts - 4.16

History, Alive!
(A telling of Virginia History)
January 2009 - April 2009
Appropriate for Grades 3-8 & Community

Virginia Opera has created a musical telling of Virginia history from Jamestown to present day. History Alive! provides an overview not just of Virginia history but also American history. Your students will cover all aspects from what Jamestown was like for early settlers to the battles of Great Bridge, Yorktown and Appomattox. Through catchy songs they will learn of Virginians such as: Grace Sherwood, Chief Cornstalk, Patrick Henry, Lord Dunmore, all eight Virginia Presidents, John Mercer Langston, Arthur Ashe, inventors and discoverers. These are just a few of the surprises in History Alive! This production also includes the strongest ties to the Virginia SOLs to ever be presented by Virginia Opera.

Relates to following Virginia SOLs:

• Science - 5.2
• English - 3.1, 3.4, 3.6-3.10, 4.3-4.9, 5.3-5.7, 6.1-6.5, 6.9, 7.5-7.6, 7.8, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9.1, 9.3, 9.7, 9.8, 10.1, 10.2, 10.6, 10.8-10.10, 11.1-11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.5, 12.8
• History - 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.9, 6.10, 9.5, 9.9, 9.11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.13, 11.17, 11.18
• Mathematics - 4.3, 4.10
• Music - 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
• Theatre Arts - M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11

An Evening of Opera and Broadway
October 2008 - April 2009
Appropriate for all ages

Sung by world class young artists, An Evening of Opera and Broadway features soaring opera arias and your favorite Broadway melodies from the world's greatest composers. This concert program will add a special touch of elegance and excitement to any evening or event and is an excellent choice for all community groups, theatres, and colleges. Everyone will leave your event soaring.

Introduce your students to the beauty of music with this entertaining program that features popular opera arias and favorite Broadway melodies. Our artists will introduce, demonstrate and explain the fundamentals of opera while at the same time putting on a performance that will leave your students shouting “Encore!”

Master Classes
October 2008 - April 2009
Appropriate for Grades 6-12

For a more in-depth look at the fundamentals of techniques of opera, be sure to add a Master Class onto your booking or book it as a separate program. You can have Glenn Winters, a member of the Virginia Opera Staff (Operation Opera, performer, educator, pianist), join your students to conduct a special class which can be modeled after your special needs whether they are for beginning, intermediate or advanced chorus classes. Learn more about Master Classes by Glenn Winters!

Kids in Mass

Our Kids-In-Mass Program was created for communities and school systems that want to bring opera and arts education to their area while reaching the majority of their student body. You can book any of Virginia Opera’s programs into a location that you designate and bus in multiple schools for one or two shows rather than having to book us for multiple days. Save on the cost while still reaching your entire county of students or community. Contact us to bring opera to your area.

Backstage Tours
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House

Contact us about one of our Backstage Tours of the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. You and a group of your students whether they be Music, Theatre or Humanities students can come and learn about all the technical aspects of putting together a professional production. This tour includes the stage, fly system, lighting, wigs and make up, costumes and all the other wonderful aspects of live theatre. Limited to availability and group size. Call for more information.