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HGOco A PLAYGROUND

FOR THE CURIOUS

Welcome to HGOco, a unique initiative connecting the creative resources of Houston Grand Opera with our diverse and vibrant community.HGOco’s innovative and engaging programs take place throughout the Houston area—in schools, parks, community centers, and at the Wortham Theater Center—and provide a range of opportunities to discover, explore, and learn through the inspiring art of opera.

“ I WAS AWED BY THE STORY AND THE OPERA. HGOco TOLD A STORY THAT FELT LIKE MY STORY.”

My StoryHGO.org/community | [email protected] | 713-546-0230


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3STORYBOOK OPERA

4OPERA TO GO!

6STUDENT PERFORMANCES

8RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

9BAUER FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL VOICE STUDIO

10OPERA CAMPS

12SONG OF HOUSTON

14FREE COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES

16OUR SUPPORTERS

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FIRST SONGSNEWBORN–EARLY PRE-K

PRICES$150 for one workshop$175 for two workshopsMaximum capacity: 80 participants per workshop

Young children discover the joy of reading through music.

An HGO teaching artist guides participants through 45 minutes of singing, reading, and dancing, providing a creative tool for caregivers to interact with their young ones during reading time. Perfect for community and church groups, parent clubs, and libraries.

“ I WISH YOU COULD HAVE SEEN THE FACES TODAY FOLLOWING THEIR EXPERIENCE. THEY WERE ENTERTAINED, EDUCATED, AND INSPIRED!”


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STORYBOOKOPERAGRADES PRE-K–2

SELECTED TITLES:WESTWARD HO, CARLOTTA!by Candace FlemingThe beloved diva Carlotta Caruso heads west on a grand adventure.OPERA CAT *by Tess WeaverMadame Soso, the reigning diva of Milan, has a cat named Alma who secretly loves to sing.

An engaging and enjoyable introduction to opera for young children, this program brings singing storytellers to your school, library, or community center for 30 minutes of captivating fun.

THE DOG WHO SANG AT THE OPERA by Jim West & Marshall IzenPasha, a vain wolfhound, upstages the diva one night at the Metropolitan Opera.BANTAM OF THE OPERA * by Mary Jane AuchA country rooster sneaks a ride into the city hoping to see a live performance. Additional titles available.

*Bilingual option: Two teaching artists provide a presentation in both English and Spanish.

PRICESEnglish$75 for one performance$125 for two performances$175 for three performances* Bilingual$100 for one performance$150 for two performances$200 for three performancesMaximum capacity: 50 students per performance

Storybook Opera is supported by:

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Sept. 19–Dec. 16, 2016 THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAMusic by Mary Carol Warwick Libretto by Mary Ann Pendino

A brave princess faces dragons and ogres, but will a single pea prove her greatest challenge? This operatic treatment of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale features an unsteady prince, an overbearing queen, and a mountain of mattresses.

OPERA TO GO!

Experience high-energy opera, presented at your school, library, or community center in a fully staged, 45-minute performance. Performances are sung in English or English/Spanish and are created especially for today’s young audiences.

Jan. 30–May 19, 2017 THE BARBER OF SEVILLEMusic by Gioachino Rossini Adaptation/Libretto by Kristine McIntyre

In a new bilingual adaptation of Rossini’s beloved comic tale, opera’s most famous barber, Figaro, plays the role of translator as Rossini’s sparkling, witty score takes center stage. Sung in English and Spanish.

OPERA BLASTSDesigned to complement your Opera to Go! performances, Opera Blasts provides an interactive opera experience for your younger students. Opera to Go! singers can visit up to fi ve classrooms simultaneously to perform stories adapted from the operatic repertoire.

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PRICES$495 for one Opera to Go! performance$750 for two back-to-back performances$750 for one Opera to Go! performance plus Opera BlastsMaximum capacity: 300 students per performanceMileage charges apply for sites more than 35 miles outside of downtown Houston.

is Underwriter of HGOco’s New Initiative Projects.

Opera to Go! performers are artists-in-residence at the Houston Community College Central Campus, Fine Arts Department.

Opera to Go! is supported by:William Randolph Hearst FoundationThe Cockrell Family FundMr. and Mrs. Richard Agee

“AS A MUSIC TEACHER, I KNOW HOW RARE IT IS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO HAVE THRIVING MUSIC PROGRAMS. OPERA TO GO! IS HELPING TO FILL THAT GAP FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY, WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE GAIN VALUABLE EXPOSURE TO MUSIC AND ARTS PROGRAMS.”


STUDENT PERFORMANCES

THE ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP!

A grand opera experience, downtown at the Wortham Theater Center, especially for students.

THE ELIXIR OF LOVEby Gaetano Donizetti

In this lighthearted romp, a love-struck peasant tries to use a “magic” potion to win over his feisty beloved, but soon discovers that his sincere heart and a dose of self-confi dence are all he needs.

For Grades 4–8STUDENT MATINEES Experience the magic of opera with a two-hour version of The Elixir of Love, adapted for younger students.For Grades 9–12HIGH SCHOOL NIGHTSee a special full-length performance of The Elixir of Love just for high school students and their chaperones.

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“ THIS WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WATCHING AN OPERA. IT WAS MAGICAL, POETIC, IMAGINATIVE. YOU’VE MADE A LIFELONG FAN IN ONE PERFORMANCE! ”


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STUDENT MATINEESNov. 1 & 3, 201610 a.m.–noon$10 for all tickets

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHTNov. 9, 20167 p.m. $13 Balcony & Grand Tier$28 Orchestra, Founders Box, LogeFor more information and to reserve your seats, visit HGO.org/studentperformances.

Student Performances are supported by:Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D., Endowed Fund

in memory of Rubalee Hankamer BallSchissler Foundation Endowed Fund for

Educational ProgramsWilliam Randolph Hearst Foundation

Student Performances are also supported through the NEXUS Initiative, which is made possible by:Anchorage Foundation of TexasThe Brown Foundation, Inc.M.D. Anderson FoundationThe Wortham Foundation, Inc.

Classroom Preparation Tools

Teachers receive a study guide in advance to prepare students and teachers for the performance. We also provide Houston Grand Opera Lessons, a TEKS-aligned set of activities and lessons for all core curricula.Upon request, HGO will provide a free presentation about The Elixir of Love, led by an HGO docent at your school, in advance of your attendance at the performance.


RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

FOR ALL AGES

CREATE AN OPERAParticipants collaborate to write lyrics, compose music, design, build, and perform a one-of-a-kind masterpiece based on an existing story or subject selected by the teacher or group leader.

MY VOICECreative writers from Writers in the Schools (WITS) help young people “raise their voices” by writing their own stories and poems. Composers then set participants’ words to music in original songs that are presented by Houston Grand Opera soloists in a memorable culminating performance.

OR CREATE YOUR OWN UP-CLOSE EXPERIENCE! Enhance your classroom curriculum and community activities by creating a program to fi t your specifi c needs.Call us at 713-546-0215 and we’ll work together to brainstorm ideas and activities to inspire and engage your group.

Explore storytelling through song with interactive programs created to fit the needs of your classroom or community group. An HGOco teaching artist will fill each session with a variety of engaging and educational activities.

RESIDENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:


Residency Programs are supported by: Kinder Foundation


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8The Bauer Family High School Voice Studio is a year-long, tuition-free program that provides promising young singers a wealth of tools to help them pursue their musical aspirations at the college level.

Each year up to eight high school seniors from the Greater Houston area are selected to participate in this program, which includes:• Weekly private voice lessons with HGO staff • Monthly master classes with distinguished artists and

teachers• Attendance at HGO rehearsals and performances• Multiple scholarship opportunities• Financial assistance with college application and audition-

related expenses

BAUER FAMILYHIGH SCHOOL VOICE STUDIO

GRADUATION RECITAL7 p.m.Dudley Recital Hall, University of Houston

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WINTER RECITAL7 p.m.Wortham Theater Center

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The Bauer Family High School Voice Studio is supported by the Bauer Family Fund established by The Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation and the C. T. Bauer Foundation.


OPERA CAMPSGRADES 3–12

OPERA EXPERIENCEFor students entering grades 4–9 in fall 2017Week 1June 5–9, 2017

Week 2June 19–23, 2017

Campers perform Broadway-style repertoire while they develop healthy singing technique and hone music theory skills.

Our three summer camps offer a creative environment for children to invent, perform, and develop their skills.

CREATE AN OPERAFor students entering grades 3–6 in fall 2017 June 12–16, 2017

Campers collaborate to write, design, build, and perform a one-of-a-kind musical masterpiece based on a children’s story. This camp is perfect for singers and non-singers alike.

ART OF OPERAFor students entering grades 7–12 in fall 2017 June 12–23, 2017

Campers enhance their vocal and dramatic skills by rehearsing and performing a fully staged opera or musical production.Recommendation from a choir director or voice teacher is required.


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Opera Experience$250 (each 1-week session)Create an Opera $250 (1-week session)Art of Opera $450 (2-week session) Registration opens Feb. 6, 2017.After-camp care is offered for an additional $45 per week.

For more information and to register, visit HGO.org/operacamp.

Opera Camps are supported by: Mrs. Connie Kwan-Wong

“ I LOVED COMING UP WITH SONGS WITH OTHER KIDS, AND MAKING THE SETS AND COSTUMES. I LOVED WHEN EVERYONE WAS SINGING TOGETHER AND HAVING FUN. I JUST CAN’T WAIT TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR.”

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SONG OF HOUSTON

Through HGOco’s Song of Houston initiative, Houston Grand Opera collaborates with local residents and partner organizations to create the opera of today and to share the stories of Houston’s thriving and diverse communities.

VETERANS SONGBOOKHGOco’s multiyear Veterans Songbook project gives voice to the stories of Houstonians who have served our country and to those of their loved ones, sparking a community-wide conversation about confl ict and courage, strength and sacrifi ce. Through workshops held in collaboration with veterans service organizations, HGOco pairs Houston-area veterans with local composers to create songs representing the range of the veteran’s experience.

HEAR THE VETERANS SONGBOOK!Information about this year’s workshops will be posted on our website as details are confirmed. To learn more or to get involved please call us at 713-546-0211.

Mar. 2017SOME LIGHT EMERGES WORLD PREMIERELaura Kaminsky/Mark Campbell andKimberly ReedSome Light Emerges is a one-act chamber opera set inside the iconic Rothko Chapel. Created by the artist Mark Rothko (with architects Philip Johnson, Howard



Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry) and commissioned by two of Houston’s greatest philanthropic leaders, John and Dominique de Menil, the chapel is an ecumenical sanctuary, an international rallying place for human rights, and a testament to the power of art. Two through-lines propel the story of the opera. The fi rst involves Mrs. de Menil’s dream to create the chapel and her struggles in bringing it to fruition. The second involves the stories of fi ve disparate individuals who visit the chapel between 1972 and the present day, each extolling the signifi cance of the space in their lives.

May 2017 DAS BARBECÜ Scott Warrender/Jim LuigsWagner gets the Texas treatment! Join us in celebrating the culmination of HGO’s Ring cycle with this country music–style retelling of Wagner’s epic tale.Performance dates and venues for Some Light Emerges and Das Barbecü will be posted on our website at HGO.org/community.

Song of Houston is supported by:Ms. Patricia B. Freeman and

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“ IT MADE ME COME ALIVE TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING THAT WAS HEART MOVING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING. IT WAS A REVOLUTIONARY MOMENT IN TIME....THANK YOU FOR PRESENTING IT TO THE WORLD.”

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FREE COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES

OPERA TO GO! MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE6000 Hermann Park Dr.This 1,300-seat outdoor theater is the perfect setting for families to enjoy an opera and a picnic on the lawn or for schools to bring large groups of students. Sept. 21–23, 2016 The Princess and the Pea 11 a.m. dailyMay 2017 (Dates TBA)The Barber of Seville11 a.m. daily

THE DELUXE THEATER3303 Lyons Ave. This 1940s movie theater has been beautifully restored as a 125-seat performing arts venue and has revitalized the Fifth Ward. Nov. 5, 2016The Princess and the Pea 10 a.m.

HGOco offers free performances to the public through the year and throughout the city, making opera available to everyone.


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14HEINEN THEATRE3517 Austin St.On the HCC central campus in midtown Houston, the family-friendly Heinen Theatre off ers an intimate and unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.Feb. 3–4, 2017The Barber of Seville9:30 & 11 a.m. daily

Opera to Go! Community Performances are supported in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board and supported by:

“ I AM NOW EXPERIENCING FIRST HAND THAT OPERA TO GO! IS SUCH AN APPROACHABLE AND FUN WAY TO PLANT A LOVE FOR THE ARTS IN THE HEARTS OF CHILDREN.”

HGOco SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIESDISCOVERY GREEN1500 McKinney St.Discovery Green is a 12-acre urban park nestled in downtown Houston. Activities are free and fun for the whole family.March 15–17, 201711 a.m.–1 p.m.


PREMIER GUARANTORSThe C. T. Bauer FoundationRuth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation

GUARANTORSBBVA CompassThe Brown Foundation, Inc.City of Houston through the Miller Advisory Board

ConocoPhillips William Randolph Hearst Foundation

H-E-BHouston Endowment, Inc. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Kinder FoundationThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Bill and Sara MorganFranci NeelyOccidental Petroleum Corporation

Shell Oil Company

GRAND UNDERWRITERSAnadarko Petroleum Corporation Anchorage Foundation of Texas Bank of America Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D., Endowed Fund in memory of Rubalee Hankamer Ball

Lynne Murray Sr. Educational Foundation

Schlumberger Ltd.

UNDERWRITERSJudy and Richard AgeeAndrews Kurth LLPThe Cockrell Family FundExxonMobil Houston Grand Opera GuildNational Endowment for the ArtsPhillips 66 Wells Fargo

OUR SUPPORTERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Dennis Arrowsmith

Lynn Lane

Brian Tarr

“I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH OPERA THANKS TO HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT.”


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SUPPORTERSBaker Botts L.L.P. Ms. Adrienne BondBoardwalk Pipeline PartnersRobert BruniCenterPoint EnergyJames J. Drach Endowment Fund

Anna and Brad EastmanMs. Patricia Freeman and Mr. Bruce Patterson

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

Ms. Brenda Harvey-TraylorHess CorporationHarris and Eliza Kempner FundKinder Morgan FoundationThe Nathan J. Klein FundMrs. Connie Kwan-WongLillian Kaiser Lewis FoundationLyondellBasellMarathon Oil CorporationMarsha L. Montemayor

Moody FoundationOPERA AmericaC. Howard Pieper FoundationThe Powell FoundationMr. and Mrs. Irving PozmantierWill E. and Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. David RoseThe Schissler FoundationStrake FoundationTAS ConcreteDr. Roger TrandellUnion Pacifi c FoundationWilliamsAnonymousThe activities of Houston Grand Opera are supported in part by funds provided by the City of Houston and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

THE NEXUS INITIATIVE

HGOco programs, including Student Performances and HGO’s performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre, are supported through the NEXUS Initiative, which is made possible by:Lead SupportersAnchorage Foundation of TexasThe Brown Foundation, Inc.MD Anderson Cancer Center M.D. Anderson FoundationNabors Industries Shell Oil Company The Wortham Foundation, Inc.


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