and Contest An opportunity for students to learn about opera and create their own Created by Lauren Hime i nspired by a classroom activity from music teacher Chris Bultman Introduction ID: 650452
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Slide1
Two-Minute opera webquest and Contest
An opportunity for students to learn about opera and create their own
Created by Lauren
Hime
,
i
nspired by a classroom activity from music teacher Chris
BultmanSlide2
Introduction
Teams
comprised of four students will create and perform an original composition utilizing elements of the opera genre
Selected
compositions will be chosen from each school to be displayed on the Roundabout Opera for Kids Website
Out
of
this select group of compositions
, one team will be chosen to receive a prize.Slide3
Task
Each
member of the team will team will assume a specific role and will
conduct research
on the internet to learn about different aspects
of operaTeam members will then share their information with the group so that each member has an understanding and appreciation for operaEach member will then create an individual and unique component of the operaThe team will collaborate by bringing their components together to create a two-minute opera for the ROK contest
Task
Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide4
Process
Following
the steps below will give your team all of the information necessary to create
an original
two minute opera for the ROK contest.
Step 1: Please refer to the evaluation rubric to ensure that you and the members of your teamcomplete all of the necessary components of this quest.Step 2: Each team member must assume a role from the “Roles” page, and complete the research that accompanies that role.Step 3: After completing your research, each team member will share their information with the group.
Step 4
: The
team will decide on an idea or plot outline for the composite opera.Step 5: Each team member will contribute ideas relating to their role, and the group will create their two-minute opera!
Task
Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide5
Roles
Click on the icon beside your role to begin your research. An organizer has
been provided
for each team member. After you have completed your research you will
work collaboratively
to help define and shape your group’s opera. Historian Set and Costume Designer Director Opera Singer
Task
Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide6
Director
Before you begin your quest
click here
and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.
Your
job is to discover what kinds of musical and plot elements are found in operas, and how they are put together. Click here to learn more.Task Process Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
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Director
Click
here
to watch an opera video, think about these questions while you watch.
What kind of group is playing with the singers?
Who keeps the singers and the music together?Who tells the singers how to act as they sing?What are opera rehearsals like?2. Examine these elements and use a graphic organizer (choose one here) to document your findings.Task
Process
Roles Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide8
Historian
Before you begin your quest
click here
and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.
Your
job is to discover the history of opera. Click here to learn more.Task Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide9
Historian
Click
here
to
watch a video about the history of opera, think about the following questions as you go.
Click here to read a short article that will help you answer your questions.When did opera begin?Who were the composers of the first operas?What was early opera like? What made it unique?How were they created?Examine your research on the beginnings of opera and use a graphic organizer (choose one here) to document your findings.
Task
Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion Rubric Slide10
Set and Costume Designer
Before you begin your quest
click here
and select “What is Opera” for an overview of
opera.
Your job is to discover what kinds of costumes and sets are used in opera, and how they are chosen and made. Click here to learn more.Task
Process
Roles Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide11
Set and Costume Designer
Click
here
to watch a video about set and costume design in opera, think about the following questions as you go.
How are sets and costumes designed and produced?
What kinds of things do set and costume designers think about while they are designing and creating?
Who makes sure that the sets are in the right place and the costumes fit correctly?
Examine your research on set and costume design and use a graphic organizer
(choose one here)
to document your findings.
Task
Process
Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion
Rubric
Slide12
Opera Singer
Before you begin your quest
click here
and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.
Your
job is to discover what it is like to be an opera singer. Click here to learn more. Task Process Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion Rubric
Slide13
Opera singer
Click
here
to watch a video about what it is like to be an opera singer, think about the following questions as you watch.
How long do opera singers train before they become professionals?
How do opera singers use their voices to fill auditoriums without microphones?How do opera singers take care of their voices?What kinds of things do opera singers do to get ready for a performance?Examine your research on the life of an opera singer and use a graphic organizer (choose one here) to document your findings.
Task
Process Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion Rubric Slide14
Learning advice
As a group
…
Meet to
share your
findingsDecide on the following elements of your operaPlotCharactersSettingSets and Costume ideasBased on what you have learned from each other, write down your ideas for your opera.
Work together to create a two minute opera that features at least two short songs. You may choose to have instrumental accompaniment or sing a
capella
. Creativity is key!Perform or record your final project. Submit your recordings to
rok@
kimcarballo.com
Task
Process Roles
Learning Advice Conclusion Rubric Slide15
Conclusion
At the end of this project you will
have knowledge about…
The history of opera
How operas are created, rehearsed, and directed
The sets and costumes used in operasWhat it is like to be an opera singerThe challenges involved in creating a short opera with input from all four team members!Task Process Roles
Learning Advice
Conclusion Rubric Slide16
Rubric
Criteria
Outstanding
(5)
(4)
Average(3)
(2)
Poor
(1)ScoreParticipation
All team members complete
G.O. and contribute to group opera
Three
members complete G.O. and contribute to group opera
Less
than three members complete G.O. and contribute to group operax5
CooperationAll team members cooperate within the group all of the timeTeam members cooperate within the group some of the time
Team members do not cooperate with each other often
x5
Creative
thinking in group opera
Creative
effort is obvious
Creative effort is somewhat present
Creative effort
is lacking
x5
Completion
of project
Group opera is complete and shows
originality
Group
opera is 75% complete
Group
opera is less than 75% complete
x5
Total _/100