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To Book a Programfor Y<strong>our</strong> School:Please visit <strong>our</strong> websitewww.operanorthinc.orgor contact us at:<strong>Opera</strong> <strong>North</strong>, Inc.P.O. Box 202Fort Washington, PA 19034Tel.: 215-884-5840E-mail: info@operanorthinc.org<strong>Opera</strong> <strong>North</strong>, Inc., Philadelphia’sBoutique <strong>Opera</strong> Company,founded in 1976, is a non profitperformance-based culturalorganization.<strong>Opera</strong> in theSchoolsAn AssemblyProgramfor All Ages“It is so important for peopleat a young age to be invited toembrace classical music and opera.”–Luciano Pavarotti, Tenor“It is essential to do everythingpossible to attract young peopleto opera so they can see that it isnot some antiquated art form but arepository of the most glorious musicand drama that man has created.”– Bruce Beresford, Movie DirectorThe vision for <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>North</strong> beganwith sister Mary Elise of the Sisters ofthe Blessed Sacrament, who foughtzealously to break the color barriersthat denied performance opportunitiesto gifted African-American vocal artists,musicians, and conductors on majoropera and concert stages in America.For over 30 years, <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>North</strong>,Pennsylvania’s only African-Americanopera company, has continued to fulfillthis vision by presenting innovative mainstage productions as well as providingan impressive array of education andoutreach programs.<strong>Opera</strong> is for Everyone!www.operanorthinc.org215.884.5840

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