{"id":68,"date":"2016-04-04T20:44:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hartleyvoices.local\/educational-programme"},"modified":"2020-01-30T14:07:55","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T14:07:55","slug":"educational-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/hartleyvoices.local\/educational-programme","title":{"rendered":"OperasCool!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">We are very excited to say that along side our other performances we have several fun and engaging programmes that we currently bring into schools and educational facilities throughout the UK. Music education brought to life with the Sound of Music<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dtTTEnixMdY?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"350\" height=\"220\" frameborder=\"1\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"right\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><strong>Enquire now about our new 2020 spring production, a comedy featuring educational themes on the suffragette movement, The Boatswain\u2019s Mate! Currently booking \u2013 now just one workshop left this term on the 16th March!! (Additional dates available for May &#8211; June.) Find out more about this workshop here.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.operascool.org\/2020-production-the-boatswains-mate\/\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our <strong>&#8220;Play in a Day&#8221;<\/strong> style opera and musical theatre school workshops introduce these amazing and beautiful styles of music to children in a way that they can understand and relate to. We begin by blowing the old stereotypes of classic opera and common misunderstanding out of the water and engage the children with plots, stories and facts that spur their imaginations and inspire them to greater aspirations.<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ZD-M1ZN2Lg?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"1\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"right\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Children come away from an OperasCool! workshops having shed the idea that opera is \u2018scary\u2019 or \u2018boring\u2019 and literally leave singing the praises of opera in their own dramatic interpretations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cWhat have you done to my son? He\u2019s inspired!\u201d<br \/>\n&#8211; Parent quote the day after, Codicote Primary School)\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1184 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartleyvoices.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/OperasCool-Hartley-Voices-Educational-School-Music-Programme-e1464031649358.jpeg\" alt=\"OperasCool Hartley Voices Educational School Music Programme\" width=\"620\" height=\"387\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8220;They all came away trying to sing opera!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more they also inadvertently take with them a number of core curriculum lessons that they didn&#8217;t realise they were learning! Using scenes from a variety of operas we involve the children in the journey of discovering their stories and the wonderful music. We make this style of music and area of performing arts accessible to all, and fantastic fun.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201c&#8221;The presentation made opera accessible to even the youngest children.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Both bringing live opera directly into the classroom and help young people to get excited about and identify with classical music in a way they never imagined they would&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Just a few of the many core curriculum skills that we help the children develop in all of our workshops are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breathing Exercises \u2013<\/strong>Putting a child in control of their body increases their self-awareness, improves their concentration and makes them think clearer. Breathing exercises help put a child into a great mindset to learn the vast knowledge that the Opera\u2019sCool performers have to teach them, and serve to extend into all of their physical, sports or everyday activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voice Projection<\/strong>\u2013is the strength of speaking and singing whereby the voice is used loudly and clearly in a healthy way. A skill we nurture with the children that will serve them well throughout their lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Movement and Characterisation<\/strong>\u2013 Movement as an actor is vital when creating a character. Not only is the movement of your body important to help establish the credibility of a character, but also movement with purpose and knowledge establish a sense of confidence and self-awareness to the audience. Teaching children how to be the part they\u2019re playing in every way helps them build confidence and sends out the positive message that they can be anything they put their mind to. Students are shown the key to effective dramatisation and a wide variety of character exercises are provided to assure compelling and individualistic characters for any play.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral Interpretation<\/strong>\u2013 After being given an individual character to take upon themselves for the duration, students are involved in many games and tasks before being taught the importance of reading with meaning and how that makes a much more believable character when performing to an audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spatial Awareness<\/strong>\u2013 Students find out why spatial awareness is such an important part of getting a show to run smoothly. Helping children know their surroundings and where they are in relation to things around them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Singing Technique<\/strong>\u2013 The children take part in exercises to loosen their vocal folds for singing to prevent straining, as well as to broaden their range. Singing \u2013 like laughter, play, sunshine, countryside and exercise \u2013 help underpin and maintain our wellbeing and happiness. Singing is therefore fundamentally enriching. Our students go home singing and full of inspiration and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/one-hour-workshop\/\"><strong>1 HOUR PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS \u2013 ADAPTABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/one-hour-workshop\/\">one hour educational programme<\/a><\/strong> with audience participation which introduces children to the exciting world of Opera. It is an extremely flexible and interactive workshop which works well for small groups and large, multi-school assemblies alike.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-169 alignright\" style=\"border-width: 0px; float: right; padding: 30px;\" src=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OperasCool-49-164x300.jpg\" alt=\"OperasCool-49\" width=\"164\" height=\"300\"><br \/>\nDuring our one hour workshop, we share a taster of scenes in English from different operas with the children. Using songs and snippets of dialogue teamed with a narrative to carry the children along with the stories, spur their imaginations about the characters and inspire them with the demonstration of highly skilled, trained voices.<br \/>\nEach voice type is represented by the four singers, and each operatic extract carefully chosen to engage the imagination and interest of children of all ages. During the programme we will demonstrate the power and creativity of the human voice, and engage the audience into the drama and characters involved in each operatic extracts with entertaining introductions. Simple props and costume changes enhance the visual effect.<br \/>\nThis programme has been successfully presented to infant, junior, intermediate and senior schools.<br \/>\nThe cast of Opera\u2019s Cool are always delighted to stay and answer any questions from the children and audience at the end of the show.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/play-in-a-day\/\"><strong>THE SOUND OF MUSIC WORKSHOP \u2013 ADAPTABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/play-in-a-day\/\">Sound of Music<\/a> <\/strong>workshop is a half or full school day experience which introduces the children to musical theatre and the many creative challenges that are involved in putting together a production. Each child will help to create the show, have a role within the show and the opportunity to perform alongside professional singers.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the workshop they will take part in different activities to help put together a performance at the end of day. The different activities cover many diverse elements of the required curriculum in a fun and stimulating way to create a unique show. As well as of course singing, acting and staging on the day we will provide templates and instructions in advance so that your students can prepare for the day with fun prop building crafts and creating theme based costume pieces which the children can use on the day and keep as a souvenir of the experience!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-236\" style=\"border-width: 0px; float: right; padding: 30px; margin: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OperasCool_148sm-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Sound of Music Experience\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p>The day starts with a short assembly for all of the children involved in that day\u2019s activities. This enables us to introduce ourselves and the production to the children, giving them an insight into what the day holds for them, as well as taking part in a vocal and physical warmup. From here, the classes then split to start the days activities. At the end of the school day the children then come together again to perform their production.<\/p>\n<p>The show is also an opportunity for parents and teachers to see what the days hard work has produced while the children are able to watch the performance, seeing where in the show their important part comes into play.<\/p>\n<p>We will provide you with a timetable of events for the day in advance so you and your staff are fully aware of what will be taking place. Along with this, you will receive a detailed list of supplies that will be used throughout the day and lesson plans for some of the lessons. We are happy to answer any questions you may have leading up to our visit \u2013 we want you to be as informed and comfortable about the days proceedings as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #020202; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: #f5f1ed;\" href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-237\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-237\" style=\"border-width: 0px; float: left; padding: 10px; display: block; margin: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OperasCool_130sm.jpg\" alt=\"The Sound of Music Experience\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This workshop works perfectly for around 90 \u2013 120 children in both key stage 1 and 2. If you have a larger school or would like to share the expense with another nearby school, we can offer a two day deal or another arrangement to suit your needs. We will help you to choose the best option to ensure that every child has the chance to take part and be seen in the performance, with the opportunity and space to invite all parents along to see the end result.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/carmen-opera-experience\/\"><strong>THE INTENSIVE CARMEN OPERA EXPERIENCE \u2013 ADAPTABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/operascool.org\/workshop-options\/carmen-opera-experience\/\"><strong>Carmen Intensive<\/strong><\/a> is a highly interactive ninety-minute educational program for primary and secondary school children to learn all of the key features of putting on their own opera!<br \/>\nThe ninety minutes culminates with a short scene including all of the children taking part as rehearsed, putting all they\u2019ve learnt to the test. Simple props and costume changes enhance the visual effect.<br \/>\nThe Opera\u2019sCool performers being part of this give children an insight to opera and musical theatre. With an intimate performance the children will be engaged and literally leave singing the praises of opera in their own dramatic interpretations.<br \/>\nThe cast of Opera\u2019sCool are always delighted to stay and answer any questions from the children at the end of the workshop.<br \/>\nThis programme is great for helping classes practise and prepare for any upcoming projects they may be involved in such as a school show or end of year performance.<br \/>\nThis intensive workshop option is suitable for a maximum of 35 children.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To find out more, please visit our educational website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.operascool.org\"><strong>www.operascool.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">We are very excited to say that along side our other performances we have several fun and engaging programmes that we currently bring into schools and educational facilities throughout the UK.<\/h5>\n<p>Our <strong>&#8220;Play in a Day&#8221;<\/strong> style opera and musical theatre school workshops introduce these amazing and beautiful styles of music to children in a way that they can understand and relate to. 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