Teacher Workshops & Classes

Music! Words! Opera! Utah Opera offers a week-long teacher development course to train interested teachers in a process of creating and producing original operas with their own students. During the following year(s), Utah Opera provides some financial support as well as a composer to aid in the music composition process. MWO Workshop July 26-30, 2010.

Teachers at Opera-tunities Nights Teachers can earn 4 re-licensure points on the student-audience final dress rehearsal nights of opera productions at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $5 per teacher, with a limit of 2 tickets per teacher. Order Form

Teachers in the House Teachers who attend Utah Opera performances can earn 4 re-licensure points by signing in an hour before curtain at the Coat Check, attending the Preludes lecture, and then enjoying the performance. Teachers who attend Utah Symphony performances can earn 3 re-licensure points by signing in an hour before the beginning of Masterwork concerts at the Youth Guild Coat Check, and attending the O.C.Tanner preconcert lecture in the Tier 1 Room and then enjoying the concert. Masterworks symphony concert tickets are $12-48; Opera ticket are $10-65. Teachers receive 10% off these prices. Season packages (4-18 concerts) are available at 40% off for Teachers. *Discount does not apply to the $12 Masterworks tickets or the $10/12 Opera tickets. Downloadable Flyer

Across the Arts This years across the arts topic is Shakespeare in Music. Utah Opera, the Utah Shakespearean Festival, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and Ballet West are again collaborating to offer a teacher workshop across the performing art genres. To print a registration form click here.

Listening 101: Best Listening Practices Using the repertoire to be performed on the upcoming school concert, we will review the elements of music and practice listening for them. We will talk about the ways in which they are used by different composers and discover how this attentive listening can enrich our enjoyment and appreciation of music. This workshop is targeted to elementary classroom teachers who are expected to teach core music curriculum, but who have little or no training in teaching music. To get more information call Beverly Hawkins at 801-869-9092

Navigating Orchestra Websites There are several websites, sponsored by symphony orchestras, with creative and fun materials and activities. Students enjoy spending time on them and teachers can use them to help teach the core curriculum. They are filled with so much information that sometimes they can be intimidating. This workshop will introduce you to the websites and help you find ways to use them in your classroom. Watch for the announcement of this new workshop. To get more information call Beverly Hawkins at 801-869-9092