Detroit Opera can come to you!
Let the artists of the Detroit Opera Touring Ensemble perform a one-act opera, musical revue, or concert for your school! Our programs are for all audiences and last 45 to 60 minutes.
Our performances qualify for grant assistance from the Michigan Humanities Council.
Our Touring Performances
Storybook Opera
For Pre-K through Grade 2
This spring, Detroit Opera’s Education Department will present two operas in its Storybook Opera touring season: Cinderella, composed by Gioachino Rossini and illustrated by Detroit-based artist Carole Morisseau, and Little Red Riding Hood, composed by Seymour Barab and illustrated by Detroit-based artist Vito Valdez. Storybook Opera shares these operas in a truncated form aimed at pre-K through 2ndgrade audiences.
We will introduce the stories, dance elements, vocal exploration, and a few song selections from the operas. Advised by Dr. Shannan Hibbard, Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Education at Wayne State University, and instructed by DO teaching artists Lucia Flowers, Victoria Lawal and David Moan, this program encourages early literacy comprehension infused with the creativity of song and dance. This program is made possible with a grant from The Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation.
The Three Little Pigs
For Grades 2 through 5
Detroit Opera’s George Shirley Youth Opera Series presents The Three Little Pigs by John Davies. This classic children’s story comes to life through the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as three little pigs must figure out how to build their own house as grown-ups do. While Cherubino Pig and Don Giovanni pig just want to play and have fun, Despina Pig goes to the library and learns how to build a strong house to protect her family. Children and adults will be drawn to this colorful and engaging performance.
The Three Little Pigs is now on tour. Call 313-237-3429 to bring a performance to your community or school!