Lyric Opera of Kansas City 39.091946° N -94.574585° W

Description

Founded in 1958, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is one of the nation's premier regional opera companies. Our mission is to make Lyric Opera of Kansas City indispensable to the public through transformational opera experiences and broad service which captures the hearts and minds of our diverse communities.

Info

1725 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 471-7344

education@kcopera.org

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Subjects
Social Studies, Music, Choral Music, Poetry, Writing, Arts, Theater, Dance, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts
Activities
School Based Program, Field Trip
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 5, Postsecondary, 1, 2, 3, 4, K
Cost
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

School Based Program

Narrative Storytelling Workshop (February 2025)

This year’s 60-minute workshop is centered on the theme of home and will feature our talented Resident Artists performing songs like:
• “Home” from Beauty and the Beast
• Langston Hughes’ “Kid in the Park”
• “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide
• Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus”
• “En Frágiles Alas” from Cruzar la Cara de la Luna
In response to the performances, students will write their own poems in an expression of storytelling and self-discovery.

Subjects Covered

social studies, music, choral music, poetry, writing

Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
30 stu., Min 1 chap.
Activity

school based program

Duration
60 min.
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Lyric Opera Prelude: The Barber of Seville (Oct - Nov 2024)

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.

Subjects Covered

arts, music, theater, dance, instrumental music, visual arts

Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
60 min.
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Lyric Opera Prelude: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (Feb - March 2025)

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.

Subjects Covered

arts, music, theater, dance, instrumental music, visual arts

Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
60 min.
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Lyric Opera Prelude: Turandot (April 2025)

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.

Subjects Covered

arts, music, theater, dance, instrumental music, visual arts

Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, postsecondary
Capacity
100 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
60 min.
Book Now