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Dear Educator:<br />
Thank<br />
you for your participation in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> Guild’s 2008-2009 education<br />
programs! The <strong>Opera</strong> Guild’s Teacher’s Guides for the 2008 Student Dress Rehearsals<br />
are publications that you can use as a tool to assist you in preparing your students for their<br />
exposure to opera.<br />
<strong>Opera</strong><br />
is a complete art form and expression of culture. It encompasses music, theatre,<br />
dance, design, literature, history, and social movement in one sweep. This guide will<br />
provide you with background on the composer, history of the source material for the opera,<br />
a synopsis of the story, a bit about the political climate of the time, and extension exercises<br />
that can be incorporated into your curriculum.<br />
A table of contents will guide you to the information on areas you wish to cover with your<br />
students. In addition there is a guide for opera etiquette so your classes will be familiar<br />
with the expectations of an audience member. You will find a collection of assignments<br />
and activities that will engage your students in the world of the play and we hope this<br />
involvement will excite them further about seeing <strong>La</strong> <strong>Bohème</strong>.<br />
We<br />
are eager to hear your feedback on the opera experience with your students. Please<br />
fill out the evaluation form in the back of this guide after your trip to the opera. Please feel<br />
free to include suggestions for future guides, activities that were particularly successful, and<br />
especially any student work you would like to share. If you have any questions please do<br />
not hesitate to contact us. We hope you and your students enjoy the experiences at the<br />
opera!<br />
Caroline<br />
Altman C.J.Van Pelt<br />
Director of Education Vice President, Education<br />
<strong>La</strong> <strong>Bohème</strong> Teacher’s Resource Guide © 2008 <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> Guild.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> Guild<br />
War Memorial <strong>Opera</strong> House 301 Van Ness Avenue <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94102<br />
(415) 565-3238 / (415) 861-0242 fax<br />
education@sfopera.com<br />
www.sfopera.com/education<br />
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