Opera Lyra School Programs

Opera Lyra believes that performing arts education is vital to its community, offering a variety of programs to introduce children and youths to the power and beauty of opera.  These programs, which include student-only performances and productions complete with teacher resources, help to foster an appreciation for the art form and lasting memories for thousands of young people in the National Capital Region each year.

School programs include the Opera Matinee for Young People and the Dress Rehearsals for Students, which are both targeted for older children.  In addition to these two programs, the OLO Opera Studio presents an opera for young people for school children.  The opera is performed in the Fourth Stage at the NAC and is toured to schools.  These are targeted for a younger audience and are shorter in duration from the mainstage productions.

KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 6

The Bremen Town Musicians - an Opera for Young Audiences

A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, all mistreated by their masters, run away. They decide to go to Bremen to live without owners and to become town musicians. This OLO Opera Studio production will capture the attention of young scholars with its beautiful music.  Each performance offers a 50 minute show in English followed by a short question-and-answer session with the cast. A study guide will be provided to teachers to help prepare students for this experience.

For information please call Isabelle Dubois: 613-233-9200 ext. 225
Email: idubois@operalyra.ca

The Bremen Town Musicians – School tour

Let us bring the Magic of The Bremen Town Musicians to you! With only a few logistical requirements, you can treat your whole school to the experience of opera. Each performance offers a 50 minute show in English followed by a short question-and-answer session with the cast. A study guide will be provided to teachers to help prepare students for this experience.

For information please call Isabelle Dubois: 613-233-9200 ext. 225
Email: idubois@operalyra.ca