Western Opera

Learning about Opera!

Hansel & Gretel

Programme Notes

Objectives1. Students will be able to understand how music changes the

mood of the opera.

2. Distinguish between the different backstage crews and have a general idea of their respective job scope.

3. Students will be able to outline a short scene from a selected opera of their choice and perform it with an

appropriate use of elements of opera like costume and props

Different elements of an Opera

Production Crew

Casts

Musicians

Storyline

Staging – Lighting, Sound, Choreography

Costume

Make Up

Costume Designer

Set Designer

Prop Manager

Lighting Technician

Technical Director

Technical Director

Stage Director

Lighting Technician

Concert Etiquette

Be seated before the overture starts.

Intermission: Break in between acts.

Curtain Call

Game – Be a Conductor!

What will students learn? Orchestra Seating Arrangement General Information about the 4 sections. Experience what it is like to be a conductor

by being able to vary the volumes of the different sections like a real-life conductor.

The sounds produced by a particular section.

Group Activity

5 groups of 8 1 opera, and any 1 song Re-enact the scene using your own

creativity Consider the different roles such as cast,

stage management, props, music, etc. Teacher video each group’s presentation Best group to perform at assembly

Why did we choose this website?

Good cross-over to other subjects such as Language and Drama.

First hand experience in participating and putting together an opera

Students’ learning is enhanced; instead of teacher-centered learning, self-directed learning is incorporated.

Engaging and interactive

Allows students to progress at their own learning pace.