final ppt 25 nov 2010 edited
TRANSCRIPT
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.