Manitoba Opera

Opera in a Trunk

Explore an Opera
In your classroom

Opera Trunks are a simple, fun, and informative way to introduce your students to the world of opera.

Each trunk is filled with costumes, props, activities, books, resources, and a study guide that will bring opera to life for your students.

 

  • Free of Charge 

  • Can be borrowed for two weeks at a time.

  • Recommended for grades K-6

  • Watch and listen to operas with the links on this page!

Booking:

Click Here to request an Opera Trunk

 

For More Information:
Scott Miller
Education & Outreach Coordinator
204-942-7470
smiller@mbopera.ca

 

To Our Education and Community Engagement Sponsor

Opera Trunks:

Hansel and Gretel

Humperdinck

Based on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Humperdinck’s musical retelling of the story of two mischievous children who discover a delicious gingerbread house hiding a wicked secret combines fantasy, adventure, catchy folk-type songs, and beautiful music.

Watch Hansel and Gretel

Listen to the music of Hansel and Gretel (English)

Aida

Verdi

The grandest of grand operas, Aida is an epic love story about an Ethiopian princess who longs to be with Radames, leader of the Egyptian army that conquered her homeland.

Watch Aida

Listen to the music of Aida

Carmen

Bizet

Music that pulses with the spirit of Spain, including many opera favourites such as the famous “Habanera,” and the rousing Toreador Song.

Watch Carmen

Listen to the music of Carmen

The Magic Flute

Mozart

A fanciful fairytale about a prince out to win his princess with the help of a merry bird catcher.

Watch The Magic Flute

Listen to the music of The Magic Flute

 

 

My students loved the trunk. They enjoyed the costumes and using the props. They were captivated by the DVD…the trunk opened up a new world for them to explore. It has given birth to a few young and budding opera lovers I am sure.– Susan Wenzlawski, Educator, Winnipeg South Academy Montessori

Thanks so much for providing the Opera in a Trunk each year! I use it with my students from K-6 and they love it! They especially enjoy the opportunity for creative dress-up play with the costumes and props in the trunk and love becoming the characters that they’ve learned about in the opera. A great resource!– Laura Steidl, Music Specialist, Westgrove School