SCHOOL & TAWUMM!
Workshops, coaching or performance visits - school classes and teachers have various opportunities to get a taste of music theatre at TaWumm!
Would you like to find out more or do you have a specific enquiry? Use our contact form and get in touch with our cultural education department.
PRIMARY LEVEL
LITERATURE WORKSHOPS ON THE BOOK AMAHL UND DIE KÖNIGE DES OSTENS
for school classes of the 3rd and 4th primary level
This autumn, everything revolves around the boy Amahl and his nocturnal visitors, not only at the MusikTheater an der Wien but also at the Wieden Library. Together we will read, reflect and playfully get to know the characters and themes of the book. A colourful workshop for primary school classes.
Free workshops in cooperation with the libraries of the City of Vienna and the MusikTheater an der Wien:
WEDNESDAY, 23.11.2022 | WEDNESDAY, 30.11.2022 | WEDNESDAY, 07.12.2022 EACH 9 A.M.
Location: Wieden Library, Favoritenstraße 8, 1040 Vienna (entrance Paulanergasse 1)
Registration & Contact:
schule-tawumm@vbw.at
T: +43 1 58830-2008
bookable free of charge for school classes in combination with a visit to Amahl und die nächtlichen Besucher
PRIMARY & SECONDARY LEVEL
FAMILY OPERA OFFER FOR SCHOOL CLASSES
for primary and lower secondary school classes
The touching one-act opera Amahl und die nächtlichen Besucher by the Italian-American Gian Carlo Menotti is the prelude to a new series of family operas with which the MusikTheater an der Wien opens its doors wide every year during the Advent season.
Offer for school classes: € 10 per person
Group enquiries to opernkarten@vbw.at
T: +43 1 58830-2015
TAWUMM! PATENKLASSEN
for primary and secondary school classes
The TaWumm! Patenklassen learn about the world of music theatre with a focus on family opera in workshops held between October and December. Staff from the MusikTheater an der Wien come to the schools, but the pupils also visit the MusikTheater an der Wien and its various departments (make-up, sound, costume, etc.).
Workshops from October to December
Together we get to know the play Amahl und die nächtlichen Besucher and in December we go to a performance of the family opera as already experienced "music theatre professionals".
How do you become a TaWumm! Patenklasse?
New call for applications in spring/summer 2023: Information on TaWumm! Patenklassen at schule-tawumm@vbw.at
TEACHER COACHING FOR THE FAMILY OPERA
for primary and lower secondary school teachers
To support you in passing on and conveying the joy of music theatre to your pupils, we offer free preparatory workshops for teachers in cooperation with the Bildungsdirektion Wien. With exciting inputs and interactive suggestions for the classroom, preparing for and following up on the family opera with your pupils becomes very easy. The coaching sessions are held separately for primary and secondary school teachers.
Workshops from October to December
The location will be announced upon registration.
Registration & contact:
schule-tawumm@vbw.at
T: +43 1 58830-2008
For primary school teachers
TUESDAY, 04.10.2022 14-16 PM
TUESDAY, 08.11.2022 14-16 PM
TUESDAY, 15.11.2022 17-19 PM
MONDAY, 28.11.2022 14-16 PM
MONDAY, 05.12.2022 14-16 PM
For teachers of lower secondary school
TUESDAY, 08.11.2022 17-19 PM
TUESDAY, 15.11.2022 14-16 PM
MONDAY, 28.11.2022 17-19 PM
MONDAY, 05.12.2022 17-19 PM
SECONDARY LEVEL II
Dress rehearsal visits
for upper secondary school classes
Get a taste of rehearsals and experience the singers on stage before the premiere? Teachers and pupils can do this at the MusikTheater an der Wien, as we can open our dress rehearsals to secondary school classes on request.
Dress rehearsal tickets on request and subject to availability. Contact us:
Workshops
for upper secondary school classes
We offer workshops on the content of selected plays. Together we get to know the music theatre pieces from different perspectives and visit the dress rehearsal. The programmes are ideally suited for interdisciplinary lessons and teach pupils: Musical theatre is diverse, contemporary and fun.
To register your school and receive more information, contact us:
WORKSHOP DER GOLDENE DRACHE
WORKSHOP LA PÉRICHOLE
WORKSHOP BELSHAZZAR
WORKSHOP DAS SCHLAUE FÜCHSLEIN
Performance visits
for upper secondary school classes
The curtain rises! The excitement of the artists on stage and the concentration of the musicians in the orchestra pit can be felt. A musical theatre experience for pupils and teachers begins. The range of pieces is colourful and can be selected according to the interests and age of the pupils.
Reduced school group prices on request and subject to availability:
€ 12,– in der Kammeroper
€ 20,– im MuseumsQuartier | Halle E
For group enquiries please contact opernkarten@vbw.at
VISIT THE INTERACTIVE OperA performance
for secondary school classes
Young people aged 14-20 work with a professional team to create a brand new opera performance.
Recommended for pupils aged 12 and over.
Price for young people up to 20 years: € 10,-
Material for the classroom
You are a teacher and would like to introduce your class to the opera performance SuperZero, Baby before visiting the theatre? We are happy to provide you with teaching materials for preparation and follow-up. Our teacher's folder offers exciting background information, role descriptions and practical ideas for the classroom to get to know the content and characters of the performance in advance.
The teaching material can be ordered at schule-tawumm@vbw.at.
