everything you ever wanted to know about opera - fun course offered at orillia campus this spring
(april 17, 2009 --thunder bay, on)
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will be on site at the orillia campus to teach opera: from production to performance. those interested are encouraged to register for the course, which begins may 4, and runs until may 25.
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will examine all aspects of the world of opera, from its origins in italy around 1600, to the greatest operas of all time; the productions (costumes, sets, and lighting), and the celebrity singers from jessye norman and luciano pavarotti, to anna netrebko and juan diego flórez - the latter being two of the hottest names in the world of opera today.
jobin-bevans says, "the course is interactive, with a focus on listening, viewing, and discussing what makes opera opera, and contemporary society's changing views about opera in the context of musical theatre's rise in popularity. the 'business' aspects of opera will also be explored, which includes coming to understand why some operas are performed more than others."
other spring offerings at orillia campus include geography of canada; geography field school in simcoe county; international history; history of french canada; introduction to social welfare; foundations of social work practice; sociology of women; grammar for teachers; and the psychology of education. interested 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
who lack prerequisites are strongly encouraged to call student services for permission. for a complete listing of additional distributed learning courses (online and print), please contact the campus for details, or visit the continuing education and distributed learning website at cedl.lakeheadu.ca.
applications are still being considered for full-time and part-time study for september 2009.
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media: dr. dean jobin-bevans is available for media interviews regarding opera, and can be reached at 807-346-7748. please contact student services staff regarding additional educational opportunities at the orillia campus, at 705-330-4019, or orillia@lakeheadu.ca. for more information contact lisa pelot, communications officer, at 807-343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca
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