The author considers Kierkegaard's use of Mozart's Don Juan as an illustration of his concept of man living in the aesthetic sphere of existence, particularly in its erotic aspect. (Author/RK)

The list of operas contained in this article continues a series of selected works of American music--for chorus, for band, for orchestra, for the elementary school, and opera--prepared by the MENC Bicentennial Commission. (Editor/RK)

How one company tapes the conductor/orchestra to tour opera in schools. (Author)

How one company tapes the conductor/orchestra to tour opera in schools. (Author)

The design and implementation of a cablevision delivered course on Grand Opera is described. The unique aspect of this project is that both the viewers and the production teams experienced active learning situations. (Author)

In 1993 Lake Agassiz School in North Dakota received a Knight Foundation grant so teachers and students could participate in a program to learn how to create an opera. The program instructed teachers on how students could maximize their understanding about producing an opera. The school formed a partnership with the Metropolitan Opera Guild of New…

Adapted from a paper presented at the AETA Convention (Los Angeles, Calif., 1968).

Shows how qualities of M. Sendak's works make it adaptable to the stage, using such works as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Higglety Pigglety Pop!" as examples. (EL)

The training program of the San Francisco Opera was described. This glimpse at the behind-the-scenes demands of opera life was a good account of education at the professional level. (Editor/RK)

A rationale and specific suggestions for the limited and well-chosen use of opera to illuminate historical and cultural phenomena. A bibliography includes sources for background information on plots, music and composers. (JB)

Composer Jack Beeson discusses the distinctively American themes and music of his operas and comments on opera composition in general, matters of style, and the televising of opera. This article is part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)