The After-School Opera Program is sponsored by the Canadian Opera Company and is for children ages 7 to 12, grade 2-7.  A maximum of 25 students can participate per term.  Over a 10 week period, children are exposed to all aspects of opera including singing, acting, lighting, directing and set and costume design through hands-on experiences and the expertise of guest lecturers.  The students use what they have learned apply it to a new work written by head teacher Dean Burry.  They perform the world premiere of this new opera to family and friends at the final class.  All classes take place on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 in the Community Hall of St. Christopher House, 248 Ossington Ave (at Dundas). 

The cost is $15.00 per student per session.  All fees are paid through the receptionist who will issue a receipt upon payment.  Bursary is available.  Please go to www.coc.ca/bursary for more information and to download the application.

Session dates for 2012-2013  are;

Fall - October 3, 2012 to December 5, 2012

Winter- January 9, 2013 to March 6, 2013

Spring - April 10, 2013 to June 5, 2013.

The Fall class is open to all students.  Registration starts September 4th.  Due to the overwhelming popularity of the program there are limitations on enrollment for the winter and spring terms.  To ensure that ALL children get a chance to participate, a student can register for one of the three sessions.  The same child may be put on a waiting list for the other sessions.  Children who have never done the program will get priority over those on the waiting list. 

Registration for the spring session will start Monday, March 4.  Registration forms are available through the Music School office or reception or you can download the forms from the Canadian Opera Company web site at www.coc.ca.  To register, you must complete and sign a registration form (one per child) and pay the registration fee.  You may leave the complete forms with the receptionist who will return them to the Music School Coordinator.

Please contact Sherry at 416-532-4828 x127 or email sherrysq@stchrishouse.org for more information.