Teen Opera Circle
Grades 7 – 12
Availability: October 2013 - March 2014
Fee: free for Chicago Public Schools
Application Deadline: September 1, 2013
Chicago Public School students explore the world of opera through in-depth, guided study of works from Lyric Opera's regular season. Lyric teaching artists partner with teachers to oversee student-driven research and the creation of special projects. The program includes student trips to the Civic Opera House to attend the dress rehearsals of the operas they study. A professional development workshop will be held for participating teachers and teaching artists. 2012/13 operas are: Elektra by Richard Strauss, Hansel & Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck, and Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi.
2013/14 Teen Opera Circle Interest Form
Online interest form will be available in June.
Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following contributors:
The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund
Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc.