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Video Contest: Gimme Five!


2009 Video Contest winners
(l-r) Matt Elkins, Andrew Elkins, Erica England, and Jack Lehtinen.
 Photo courtesy M. Zuckerman.


Fort Worth Opera has another challenge for all of you video makers, directors, and YouTube watchers!

This year's contest could not be easier! Simply pick one of the following categories:

1) Opera History
2) Opera Composers
3) Opera Trivia
4) The Opera Singing Style
5) The FWO Season

Then research FIVE facts about that category. Creatively present them in a video and send them to us. It's that EASY! First, Second, and Third place winners will receive awesome prize packages, which could include a Laptop Computer, DVD cam, T-Shirts, CD's, FWO Merchandise and more!

So how does it work?
  1. Pick your category and carefully research it.
  2. Make a movie that CREATIVELY presents your five facts.
  3. Print an entry form and fill it out completely INCLUDING CITING YOUR SOURCES!
  4. Send entry form and video to us by mail to:
Fort Worth Opera Video Contest
C/O Clyde Berry
Fort Worth Opera
1300 Gendy St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
FAX 817.731.0835

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2010!!
It's that easy! Depending on how many entries are received, winners will be announced a few weeks before our festival begins.

Click on the following links for Rules-Hints and Entry Form.

Opera On Campus

If your students are too old for Children's Opera Theatre, but you'd like to have opera at your school, consider bringing our artists to you. Performances and residencies by the FWOpera Studio artists can be arranged for your arts students or entire student bodies. Typical performances include songs and ensembles from well-known operas, pieces from our current season, as well as musical theater numbers. These performances can be tailored to your school's needs and wants and can range from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours in length. Options are also available for our young artists to speak to emerging middle and high school artists and arts classes. For more information, contact Clyde at clyde@fwopera.org. 

Student Night at the Opera

A group of high school students at Student Night at the Opera.
 

For students and teachers from middle schools and high schools, Student Night should be arranged through a teacher or youth group leader. Student Night occurs at Bass Hall and is an inside look at our Final Dress Rehearsal. Students can see technical adjustments, a director in action, as well as an orchestra fine tuning the music. Student Night is an excellent way to introduce students to the world of opera at a rate that is cheaper than a movie!

Passes must be purchased in blocks of five. You must have a minimum ratio of one (1) chaperone to every four (4) students, but no greater. Want to get your students excited about opera? Clyde Berry will come to your classes to talk to your students about the shows, contests, and the world of opera.
 
2010 Student Night at the Opera Dates
Don Giovanni – Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Elixir of Love – Friday, May 21, 2010
 
For More Information/Bookings
If you have questions or would like to make reservations, please call Clyde Berry, Director of Education at 817.731.0833 ext. 19. You mail also fax the order form to 817.731.0835.