An Operatic Read-Aloud for Music and Art

Describes the picture book rendition of the operatic story "Aida" (based on the opera composed by G. Verdi) as retold by opera diva Leontyne Price. Describes how this picture book is appropriate for introducing adolescent readers to opera. Describes specific activities for music classes, m...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent & adult literacy 1998-03, Vol.41 (6), p.490-493
Main Authors: Matanzo, Jane Brady, Richardson, Judy S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Aida (Opera)
Art Activities
Art education
Art music
Childrens picture books
Class Activities
Fairy tales
Folktales
Illustrations
Language Arts
Literary characters
Literature
Music
Music Activities
Music Appreciation
Music education
Opera
Operas
Oral reading
Picture Books
Price, Leontyne
Read It Aloud
Secondary Education
Slaves
Study and teaching
Tales
Theater
Video Technology
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Summary:Describes the picture book rendition of the operatic story "Aida" (based on the opera composed by G. Verdi) as retold by opera diva Leontyne Price. Describes how this picture book is appropriate for introducing adolescent readers to opera. Describes specific activities for music classes, musical resources, specific art activities, and specific language arts activities. (SR)
ISSN:1081-3004
1936-2706