TWO-MINUTE OPERA WEBQUEST AND CONTEST An opportunity for students to learn about opera and create their own Created by Lauren Hime, inspired by a classroom activity from music teacher Chris Bultman

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.

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 opera  Team members will then share their information with the group so that each member has an understanding and appreciation for opera  Each member will then create an individual and unique component of the opera  The team will collaborate by bringing their components together to create a two-minute opera for the ROK contest TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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 team complete 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! TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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 DirectorOpera Singer TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

DIRECTOR  Before you begin your quest click here and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.click here 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.here TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

DIRECTOR  Click here to watch an opera video, think about these questions while you watch.here 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. (choose one here) TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

HISTORIAN  Before you begin your quest click here and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.click here Your job is to discover the history of opera. Click here to learn more.Click here TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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.here 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.(choose one here) TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER  Before you begin your quest click here and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.click here 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.here TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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.here 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.(choose one here) TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

OPERA SINGER  Before you begin your quest click here and select “What is Opera” for an overview of opera.click here Your job is to discover what it is like to be an opera singer. Click here to learn more.here TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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.here 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.(choose one here) TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

LEARNING ADVICE As a group… Meet to share your findings Decide on the following elements of your opera Plot Characters Setting Sets and Costume ideas Based 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 TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

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 operas What it is like to be an opera singer The challenges involved in creating a short opera with input from all four team members! TaskProcessRolesLearning AdviceTaskProcessRolesLearning Advice Conclusion RubricConclusionRubric

RUBRIC Criteria Outstanding (5) (4) Average (3)(2) Poor (1) Score Participatio n 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 opera x5 Cooperation All team members cooperate within the group all of the time Team 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