Pupils from Eaglesfield Primary School are starring in Scottish Opera’s online production of Fever!
Over five weeks kids across Scotland, through their schools, were able to use online resources to learn the songs and dance moves for the child friendly production as well as take part in other activities such as costume and prop making.
It all culminated in a performance which was streamed live on our YouTube channel and attracted nearly 200 families.
The 8-12 year-olds from each of the schools were then asked to send in videos and pictures of them joining in at home.
And it has now been made into a special video alongside Scottish Opera’s performers and can be watched online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyM233_cp64&feature=youtu.be
A total of 17 schools took part but Eaglesfield was the only from Dumfries and Galloway.
Scottish Opera’s director of outreach and education, Jane Davidson, said: “For people of all ages who think opera plot lines can’t be relevant to the present day, there isn’t a more powerful example of the benefits of using music and the other expressive arts to support cross curricular education, than Scottish Opera’s Primary Schools opera, Fever!
“In the context of the current pandemic, and updated and adapted for online participation, the subject matter is perfectly balanced between a fantastical and accessible musical story that youngsters, whether at home or still at school, can enjoy interacting with, underpinned by an age appropriate message explaining the principles of microbiology and virology.
“Equipping them with the skills to recognise and challenge fake news is widely acknowledged as a key coping mechanism for life in the 21st century and it’s all wrapped up in one funny and fact filled opera experience.”
