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Electronic Field Trip to the Kentucky Opera

Perspectives/careers in opera

Grade Levels:: 6-9
Length:: 30 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Web Site:: KET Online
Teaching Materials:: See Below

This field trip is a cultural adventure to Louisville for a production of the American opera Susannah. A brief history of opera and descriptions of artistic styles help students develop an appreciation for this unique performance event. A backstage, behind-the-scenes tour shows the sets, costumes, lighting, and makeup while providing insight into the many skills necessary to stage live musical and theatrical productions.

This program premiered on March 28, 2000.

Program of Studies
Arts and Humanities: Structure in the Arts, Humanity in the Arts, Purposes for Creating the Arts

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2008/09 Program Schedule

: A KET documentary that takes students backstage at the Kentucky Opera in Louisville as the company prepares a production of the contemporary American opera Susannah. Composer Carlisle Floyd gives some background on the work, and singers, musicians, the conductor, and technicians talk about the rehearsal and staging processes. The program also introduces some basics of opera and careers in the field. A 1999 KET production. 27 minutes; Monday, August 4 at 10:30 am on KETED; Monday, August 18 at 3:30 pm on KETED; Tuesday, August 26 at 11:30 am on KETED; Wednesday, September 3 at 5:30 am on KETED; Wednesday, September 24 at 11:30 am on KETED; Monday, January 5 at 10:30 am on KETED; Wednesday, March 4 at 11:30 am on KETED

These videos are also available on KET EncycloMedia.

Teaching Materials

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.23	Art Form
2.36	Career Path

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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