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The Opera Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra in all areas, from publishing our Gazette several times a year to distributing marketing materials. Put your expertise to work by becoming a member of this dynamic group. We especially need help in the following areas:
* Getting out mailings
* Fundraising events
To become a Guild volunteer, please drop us a note at
Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
or send us an e-mail.
Education Mission
Education of students is a vital and important part of the mission of the Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra. The company pursues a broad-based, multi-disciplinary approach to arts education using the company and its productions as a primary resource tool to introduce students to the arts. The program stresses active, participatory learning in preparation for attendance at a company performance. By forming partnerships with teachers, schools, and community agencies, the company is able to reach new participants in arts education. We have also formed cooperative efforts with other performing arts organizations in the area to expand resources and continue to pursue common goals.
Teachers wanted
The student matinee performances are of an equal integrity with our regular performances for adult audiences. These are fully-staged productions with soloists, full orchestra, costumes and scenery along with all technical aspects of our productions. We do, however, sometimes adjust the length of the opera to suit the schedules of students. Normally, the performance is 2-3 hours in length with time allowed for transportation of students and an intermission for a lunch break. We do not, however, compromise on the quality of our performances. This adherence to a fully-realized production for students is considered by the company to be a vital part of their opera experience.
The productions for both the students and adults are sung in their original language with projected supertitles above the stage. These supertitles, which provide a simultaneous translation, have been adopted by major companies around the country. They greatly enhance the appreciation and understanding of all dimensions of the presented work. The use of the original language has also proved to be of worth for foreign language students.
Sometimes the length of the production is adjusted to accommodate school schedules. Although understandably an expensive undertaking, the value of this kind of presentation is manifold and immediately apparent in the response.
Teacher Participation
The company involves teachers as much as possible in the planning process for the Education Program. We explore linking the opera study program into the general curriculum of the school. The three areas examined include connections with English curriculum, social studies, and mathematics involving opera production financing. All proposed activities are thoroughly discussed with teachers during the orientation sessions.
The collaboration with the Stamford, Connecticut Public School includes planning meetings and orientation sessions with teachers, facilitated by the Company's Education Director, visits from Teaching Artists from the Company singers and musicians.
Preparation and School Study Program
Schools work with the company in preparing students to attend the performances. A variety of programs addressing different levels of involvement by the students are undertaken. The involvement of teachers and an orientation for them have proven to be vital elements in the study program. All schools are provided with background materials and resource information for further preparation. These include CD’s and librettos as well as visual aids such as posters and DVD’s.
The overall educational approach espoused by the company includes:
1. Creation and Participation:
The hands-on participation of these projects is developed to allow students to get an artistic and technical eye view of various aspects of the production. Activities address artistic problems associated with the production by the creative artists involved with the project. These activities are designed to be appropriate for the age group involved and involve all students regardless of their technical ability.
2. Student Performance:
With the insight and perspective gained in the preparatory study, students are able to view the production and see how the artistic and technical team has approached the themes, characterizations and aesthetics of the actual finished project.
3. Assessment of Program:
Students and teachers in conjunction with the staff, review and assess their experiences providing valuable insight for continual improvement of the Education Program in its ability to meet the changing needs of both teachers and students.
4. Measuring Quality:
One of the duties of our Education Director has been to measure the goals of our program. Toward this end, teacher questionnaires, student reviews, post-performance and student projects were encouraged:
* Libretto
* Synopsis
* Outline of possible project structure
* Suggested themes for study
* Performance history of opera
* Fact sheet on the basis of opera
* Bibliography and discography
* Company brochure
* Videos and CD's to aid in musical preparation
Who We Are
CGO&O is a not-for-profit, professional opera company and orchestra whose performances continue to receive attention in such prestigious forums as The New York Times, London's The Financial Times, Opera News, Opera Magazine and The New Yorker.
CGO&O holds the distinction of being only the third American opera company to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival.
CGO&O presents to area residents and visitors world-class operatic and orchestral performances featuring innovative productions and international talent including Marilyn Horne, Sherrill Milnes, Arvin Brown,Tom O'Horgan, Alessandra Marc, Peter Serkin, Mischa Dichter and Renee Fleming.
How We Are
CGO&O makes opera more accessible to a general public by its convenient location in Southwestern Connecticut, by its lower ticket prices and through the use of English supertitles.
CGO&O fosters an appreciation and understanding of opera and orchestral works through education and outreach programs for people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.
presentations are supported by its communities through contributions from individuals, Fortune 500 corporations, public and private foundations, city, state and national philanthropic agencies.
What We Are
is an organization founded in 1993 to continue the work of the Connecticut Grand Opera, Stamford Chamber Orchestra and the Stamford State Opera.
brings opera and concerts of the highest caliber to the stages and concert halls of Connecticut.
is committed to enriching the quality of life in Southwestern Connecticut through a variety of education and outreach programs.
Why We Are
presents the most ambitious opera season of any company between New York and Boston.
produces opera which reflects the tastes and desires of opera and classical music lovers of the region.
has a special commitment to young opera talent and young American opera singers.
Where We Are
307 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901
The 2007-2008 Season ends with an unforgettable, semi-staged production of Turandot, the composer’s last and greatest monumental masterpiece. The drama unfolds as the tireless search for a husband for the icy and cruel Princess Turandot comes to yet another tragic ending. The latest royal suitor has failed to answer the Princess’ impossibly complicated riddles and will be executed. A royal wedding appears to be an impossible feat until the clever and courageous Prince Calaf, smitten by Turandot’s beauty, finds a way to answer her riddles and finally conquer her hand and her heart.
Phone: (203) 327-2867 Fax: (203) 327-1417
E-mail: mail@ctgrandopera.org
Performances at the Palace Theatre,
61 Atlantic Street, Stamford.
Box office phone: (203) 325-4466
Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra Administration
Mailing Address
Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Phone 203-327-2867
Fax 203-327-1417
Email Us
E-mail (General): mail@ctgrandopera.org
General Director: Laurence Gilgore
Comptroller: David Kent (call)
Marketing Director: Susan Gilgore
Director of Patron Services: Kendall Moran
Box Office 203-325-4466
Subscription Office 203-359-0009
For Single Tickets Call Box Office
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