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Martha Evans entertains students at Cape Cod Technical Regional High School in Harwich

 

OPERA AND YOU!


Since 1997 Cape Cod Opera has taken live classical vocal music to Cape schools at no cost, 2001 saw the expansion of the program to the senior population. Highlights of the current production are presented by the principals, who give an overview of their roles and a translation of their arias. After the performance there is a question and answer session. Questions range from "Do you have to speak the language you are singing in?" "Do you have a day job?" to "What size shoes do you wear?" The overall response from the students is very positive.

Cape Cod Opera encourages participation in productions: The Japanese house in Madama Butterfly was built by students of the Cape Cod Technical High School in Harwich. The set was subsequently adapted for use in Die Fledermaus.  Students have also appeared on stage and have helped backstage.

In 2010 six schools were treated to highlights of  The Magic Flute. These free programs are supported by local cultural councils, The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and contributions from Friends of Cape Cod Opera.

Photos courtesy of Focalpoint Studios

Natalie Polito, Ray Bauwens, Matthew Stansfield

perform Highlights from The Magic Flute for students of Nauset Regional High School

Students Comments:

"I really enjoyed listening to the singers".


"They made the story come alive."

"Just great! A wonderful way to involve kids."

"Great fun! Please visit us again next year."

"I wasn't sure I would like opera, but you made it real."

Students are encouraged to join our apprentice program, help out backstage, with costumes, sets, make-up, sing in our chorus, for ways to join the fun call 508 945 9274 and speak to Ruthann Hellfach.

Cape Cod Opera speakers also present various opera music and lecture programs to senior groups on the Cape. For more information please contact us at 508 246 0039 or email to info@capecodopera.org

          

Outreach images courtesy of Allan Pollock

 
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