Lyric Opera Field Trip!

I've been a very absent blogger lately- I apologize! I wanted to share details of our recent 4th grade field trip to the Lyric Opera of Chicago! We spent several weeks studying opera in music class (types of voices, types of performances, opera history, and we even watched an operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance").

After learning about all of the backstage workings of an opera and other stage performances, we took a trip to the Civic Opera House in downtown Chicago, which houses the Lyric Opera of Chicago. We saw the auditorium, the costume department, the wig and makeup department, the props department, the catwalk, dressing rooms, practice rooms, and so much more! Rather than tell you about it, I'll share pictures. Thanks to my photographer, Kaitlyn!