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Peer reviewedLa Valley, Josanne – Music Educators Journal, 1977
In 1975, under the auspices of the Manhattan School of Music, an opera for children project was initiated at Public School 75 in New York City. Its aim was to acquaint the public school's faculty, parents, and students with the technical and performance aspects of opera production. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Illustrations, Music Education, Musical Composition
Peer reviewedGalloway, Margaret C. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1972
Describes an opera based on Peter Pan which was composed, produced, and performed entirely by children in grades one through six. (MB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Laboratory Schools, Music Activities, Music Education
Peer reviewedHower, Eileen – Music Educators Journal, 1999
Discusses the collaboration between an art and a music teacher whose seventh grade students wrote an opera based on the children's story "The Egyptian Cinderella." Addresses familiarizing students with composing music, student roles, and writing the compositions. Provides helpful hints and considers the benefits of this project. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Literature, Educational Benefits, Grade 7
