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To mark the centenary of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, ETO would like to commission a new opera for schools based on his adventure. The opera, performed by four musicians and four singers will tour to schools and libraries across the UK, introducing young people to the power of live opera.
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Situation
Children are being given less access to the arts during their formative years as arts subjects are given less prominence in the National Curriculum. Early access can spark an interest in young people, often leading to life-long engagement. If children do not experience live art they can go through life believing the popular myths that art is posh, elitist or irrelevant. This is a particular issue for schools outside of the major towns and cities, with limited live arts provision in their region.
Solution
Our project will take live opera into schools and libraries across the UK, reaching 8,000 young people. Children will have the chance to try something new in an environment in which they are used to learning and having new experiences. Shackleton's story has links to a number of subjects within the National Curriculum, including science and geography. To help schools get the most from be our visit, we will provide a Teacher’s Pack with classroom activities relating to the opera and the story.