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Wojtowicz, Jeanette O. – Instructor, 1981
Presents over 30 activities designed to introduce elementary school children to opera. Also provides a synopsis of and student activities for three specific operas ("Hansel and Gretel,""The Mikado,""Aida") and a short article about opera star Luciano Pavarotti. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Music Appreciation, Opera
Howard, James R.; Greenwald, Herbert J. – 1972
The effect of lecture-demonstrations and workshops on changing elementary school children's attitudes toward drama (acting), music, dance and opera is the focus of this experimental report. Three self-report interest scales and a peer interest rating were administered in a pretest post-test format. The results indicated only slight attitude change…
Descriptors: Acting, Attitude Change, Dance, Elementary Education

Bracken, Khlare R. – Social Studies Journal, 1997
Provides a rationale for using classical music as the basis of interdisciplinary units in elementary social studies. Recommends beginning with a series of humorous pieces to familiarize students with classical music. Includes many examples for utilizing pieces related to geography and history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Creative Teaching, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education