LET’S CREATE AN OPERA

Calgary Opera’s Let’s Create an Opera program brings an entire school together in the development and production of an original opera.

Over the course of a full school year, students work with a composer, librettist, and director to conceptualize, create and perform their own show, practicing teamwork, creative thinking, and problem-solving in the process.

2023-24 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

  • Panorama Hills School

  • Connaught School

  • Belfast School

To date, the program has reached:

23,000+ STUDENTS
IN 67 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS RECEIVE

  • introduction for teachers with guidance on integrating activities into the classroom

  • a “What is Opera” presentation, including demonstrations by professional opera singers

  • a playwright to collaborate with students on writing the opera's libretto

  • a composer to work with your music teacher and students to create the score

  • a stage director to guide your students in staging the final performance

  • a lighting and sound kit for use during your production

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 school year has passed. Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available in Spring 2024.

TO APPLY

For more info or to apply for the program, please contact:

Patricia Kesler
Education and Community Engagement Manager
Phone: 403-802-3404
E-mail