To expose children to an appealing story or scenes set to vocal music
To stimulate interest in this uncommon art form
The Program
The program is an overview of what
makes an opera:
Different voice types (soprano,
alto, tenor, bass) with demonstration of their qualities
How the elements of opera
(costumes, sets, acting, music) help tell the story
What makes opera different from
musical theater
A 30-60 minute program of
brief opera scenes are staged. Scenes are planned to engage the
imagination and interest of children of various ages, while demonstrating
opera's unique flavor.
Left:
Children at Ocean Palms Elementary School in Ponte Vedra respond to FCO Artistic
Director's questions about opera.
Right: A supernumerary gets into the act as Amahl
(Meghan Haines) tries
to protect his mother (Dorothy Jean Bush) in Amahl and the Night Visitors.
In the background is FCO Accompanist and Music Director Shannon McKay.
Right: A supernumerary page and king chosen from the audience,
participate in the arrival of the kings (from left, Carl Peters and Weyman
Hudgins) at the door of Amahl (Meghan Haines) and his mother.
For information or to bring First Coast Opera to your school,
please
email
Please include the following information:
Your name, title and school
The ages of the children who would attend
Any other pertinent data
We thank you for your interest and for supporting opera for the next
generation!
Left:
Children at Ocean Palms Elementary School in Ponte Vedra respond to FCO Artistic
Director's questions about opera. 
Right: A supernumerary gets into the act as Amahl
(Meghan Haines) tries
to protect his mother (Dorothy Jean Bush) in Amahl and the Night Visitors.
In the background is FCO Accompanist and Music Director Shannon McKay. 