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With its music, theatrics, spectacle and humor, opera has everything people love. That is why year after year, community members and educators who experience Virginia Opera's programs beg for more. This year Virginia Opera brings new and exciting adventures and opportunities to the community. (See below for a list of performance titles.)
We offer many discounted programs for schools and organizations through grants, partnering, and multiple bookings. We also have special offerings for middle schools and high schools so don't forget to check out our Encore, Master Classes and Opera & Broadway programs.
Our professional casts and staff sang, danced and educated their way into the hearts of over 150,000 children and adults across the Commonwealth. Virginia Opera continually offers audiences a chance to experience performances and learn more about opera in ways that they could have only imagined – don't let these opportunities pass you by.
Fees vary depending on the performance, location and the number of performances scheduled. Funding from the municipal arts commissions and touring monies from the Virginia Commission for the Arts can dramatically reduce the cost of performances. Funding goes quickly, call today!
For more information on Virginia Opera's In-School Touring Program:
Call 757-627-9545 ext. 3347 OR e-mail our Director of Education.
Appropriate Audience: Grades K-5, Community
Children are sure to enjoy one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire, based on the favorite Grimm Brothers fairy tale. This musical spectacle features all your favorite characters including Hansel, Gretel, Mother, the Fairy, the Sandman, and of course, that wily witch! It's sure to be a "sweet treat" for all who attend!
Relates to following Virginia SOLs:
English: K.1-4, K.8-9, 1.1-3, 1.9, 2.1-2, 2.8, 3.1, 3.5, 4.1, 4.5, 5.1, 5.4-5
History: K.2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.9
Mathematics: K.7, 1.1
Music: K.5, K.7, K.10, K.11-12, 1.3, 1.10, 1.11-12, 2.3, 2.10-11, 3.4, 3.11, 3.14-15, 4.8, 4.13-15, 5.4, 5.11-13
Download the Hansel and Gretel Study Guide
Appropriate Audience: Grades K-5, Community
A century before “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan invented pirate comedy in this zany operetta. A cast of three tells the story of young Frederick’s struggles to free himself from servitude to the infamous Pirate King and marry the lovely Mabel. Sure to be loved by all and a wonderful introduction to the world of music.
Relates to following Virginia SOLs:
Science: 2.1, 3.1, 5.2
English: K.1-4, K.8-9, 1.1-3, 1.9, 2.1-3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 5.4-5, 6.4-5, 7.4-5, 8.4-5, 9.3-4, 10.3-4, 11.3, 12.3-4
History: K.2, K.6-8, 1.6, WHI.13, WHII.8-9
Mathematics: K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.11, 2.13
Music: K.5, K.7, K.10, K.11-12, 1.3, 1.10, 1.11-12, 2.10-11, 2.3, 3.4, 3.14-15, 4.8, 4.13-15, 5.11-13, MS.5-MS.9, IB.17, IB.20-25, II.16, II.20-25, IAD.16, IAD.22, IAD.24-26, IAR.21-22, IAR.24, IAR.26-27, CB.11-14, CI.10-14, AAD.11-16, CAR.11-15
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.6-11, TII.11-12, CII.14-19
Download the Pirates of Penzance Study Guide
Appropriate Audience: For all ages, Community
Sung by world class emerging 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. Performance can vary in length depending on production needs.
Appropriate Audience: For all ages, Community
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 during a performance that will leave your students shouting “Encore!”
