Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to solidify its commitment to education and the community by partnering with the Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Library System to offer a FREE literacy program running through the 2014-15 season.
The “Read Along, Sing a Song” program is designed for elementary school aged children, walking them through a pre-selected story and incorporating elements from different artistic disciplines found within opera. As the children read, they may be instructed to pick up an instrument, follow a dance or sing to a melody during a high point of the story, making reading even more engaging and fun.
Director of Education at Florida Grand Opera, Cerise Sutton, says “Florida Grand Opera’s education mission is to educate, entertain and encourage a community of opera lovers – and future opera lovers. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to do just that by stepping off of the stage and into community libraries to teach kids the importance and fun of reading.”
The sessions will be led by FGO’s Teaching Artist, Monica Kurtz. Ms. Kurtz is current music teacher as well as a native of South Florida. Ms. Kurtz is very excited to be joining the FGO Education Department this season, and says “I am looking forward to sharing my love music, movement, and reading with young children across the South Florida area!"
Designed to cater to underserved communities, the program is offered at no cost at libraries in Miami-Dade. To maximize the learning experience, sessions are limited to 25 children each. Reservations can be made in advance by contacting FGO's Director of Education, Cerise Sutton, at csutton@fgo.org or 305-854-1643 ext. 1100. For specific dates and other details, see the table below or visit www.FGO.org/education.
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| Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney |
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| The Nutcracker by Stephanie Spinner |
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| The Great Poochini by Gary Clement |
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| Violet’s Music by Angela Johnson |
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| Froggy's Sleepover by Jonathan London |
Miami-Dade County
SCHEDULE
| November 15, 2014 | 3:30pm | Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney West Dade Regional Library - (305) 553-1134 9445 SW 24th Street Miami, Florida 33165 |
| December 6, 2014 | 3:30pm | The Nutcracker by Stephanie Spinner Coral Gables Branch Library 3443 Segovia Street Coral Gables, Florida 33134 |
| January 13, 2015 | 6:30pm | The Great Poochini by Gary Clement West Flagler Branch Library - (305) 442-8710 5050 W Flagler Street Coral Gables, Florida 33134 |
| February 7, 2015 | 3:00pm | Violet’s Music by Angela Johnson Miami Lakes Branch Library - (305) 822-6520 6699 Windmill Gate Road Miami, Florida 33014 |
| March 14, 2015 | 3:30pm | Froggy’s Sleepover by Jonathan London North Central Branch Library - (305) 693-4541 9590 NW 27th Avenue Miami, Florida 33147 |
Broward County
SCHEDULE
| November 4, 2014 | 6:30 pm | Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library – (954) 357-7440 10500 West Oakland Park Boulevard Sunrise, Florida 33351 |
| December 2, 2014 | 7 pm | The Nutcracker by Stephanie Spinner Margate Branch Library – (954) 357-7500 5810 Park Drive Margate, Florida 33063 |
| January 31, 2015 | 4 pm | The Great Poochini by Gary Clement Hallandale Beach Branch Library – (954) 357-6380 300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 |
| February 26, 2015 | 6 pm | Violet’s Music by Angela Johnson Tyrone Bryant Branch – (954) 357-8210 2230 NW 21 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311 |
| March 7, 2015 | 4 pm | Froggy’s Sleepover by Jonathan London Imperial Point Branch – (954) 357-65305985 N. Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33308 |
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