Music
   Student Matinée online order form
   Open Rehearsal online order form
   Musicians in the Schools online order form

 English Theatre
   Secondary Matinée online order form
   Elementary Matinée online order form

 French Theatre

 Dance
   Dance online order form

 For complete programme details and application forms download the 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers brochure in PDF format.

Music : Student Matinée Concerts

Let your students experience one of the most outstanding ensembles of its kind in the world. The National Arts Centre Orchestra boasts many of the finest musicians in the country, who enthusiastically share the common goal of bringing music to young people. Perfectly suited for both the novice student and musical apprentice, these matinees are bound to please students and teachers alike. This season, we again offer concerts for all grade levels that connect directly to school curriculum for music, and will be providing a comprehensive study guide for each performance.

We are here for you if you need us. You can reach us by email at mused@nac-cna.ca or by phone at 947-7000, ext. 390.

   Student Matinée online order form

General information

• Location for all concerts: Southam Hall
• Running time for all concerts: 60 minutes
• Seating: There are no reserved seats. Instead of tickets you will receive a letter of admission and groups will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the performance.
• Cost for all concerts: $8.00 (students and adults), GST included
• Payment deadlines: The NAC Music Department reserves the right to cancel any orders submitted but not paid for by the payment deadline.
• Chaperone: One chaperone will be admitted free of charge for every 15 student admissions purchased.

Study guides
A pre-concert study guide to help you prepare your students for this concert-going experience will be available for download approximately one month before the performance. This booklet will provide you with recommended classroom activities and information about the concert programme, the performers and performance etiquette. Please download the guide from our website at www.nac-cna.ca.

KINDERGARTEN–GRADE 3
Orchestr’Art – A Colour Symphony
Join conductor-animator Pierre Simard and explore a world of sound, texture and colour through our very own musical kaleidoscope, the National Arts Centre Orchestra. With the help of a giant projection screen, discover how the instruments of the orchestra add color to visual artist Joe Green’s musical canvas! The glorious music of Dvorák, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and many other great composers will light up the stage as you’ve never seen before.

Monday, February 5, 2007 10:00-11:00 English
Monday, February 5, 2007 12:30-13:30 English
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 10:00-11:00 French
Payment deadline: Monday, January 8, 2007

Afternoon Teacher Workshop
Meet a musician! Free NAC Orchestra tickets !
We are pleased to offer you an instructive teacher orientation jam-packed with useful tips and suggestions. Members of the Music Education Team will give you easy-to-use tools and lesson plans that will make your classroom preparation a cinch. Join us at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 16:30 to learn more about this wonderful concert. New this year - meet a musician from the NAC Orchestra as they talk about music and give a live instrument demonstration, and get free tickets to a NAC Orchestra performance.

GRADE 4–8
Music under a Midnight Moon
Back by popular demand, Platypus Theatre teams up with the National Arts Centre Orchestra to present the internationally acclaimed “Music under a midnight moon.” Without a single spoken word, this symphony program uses an original score and a rich repertoire of Romantic and 20th century works to weave the magic of an inspiring tale.

While struggling to overcome their hardships, two tramps discover that music and beauty exist all around them and within each one of us. The program creatively explores the fundamental building blocks of music - melody, harmony, rhythm and dynamics - and involves the audience in the creation of symphonic music. Don't forget to sing along or bring your recorders to perform Brahms Lullaby!

Monday, January 22, 2007 10:00-11:00 and 12:30-13:30 in English
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:00-11:00 French 12:30-13:30 English
Payment deadline: Monday, December 18, 2006

Afternoon Teacher Workshop
Meet a musician! Free NAC Orchestra tickets !
We are pleased to offer you an instructive teacher orientation jam-packed with useful tips and suggestions for preparing your class. Meet Peter Duschenes, Artistic Director of Platypus Theatre, and members of the Music Education Team as they give you easy-to-use tools and lesson plans that will make your classroom preparation a cinch.Join us at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at 16:30pm to learn more about this wonderful concert. New this year - meet a musician from the NAC Orchestra as they talk about music and give a live instrument demonstration, and get free tickets to a NAC Orchestra performance.

GRADE 7–12
Canadian Brass: Brilliance and Class!
Canada’s most famous brass ambassadors are back! The Fabulous Five will join forces with the National Arts Centre Orchestra to feature a brand new program filled with high energy fun, just in time to kick off your holiday season! It’s a feast for all who love those brazen “blow-hards” of the band: the trumpet, trombone, horn and tuba. Come hear a smorgasbord of brass that is both classical and popular, played by some of the best brass players in the world! You’ll hear favourites such as Shaker Suite, Fats Waller medleyand Saints Hallelujah.

Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:00-12:00 Bilingual
Friday, December 1, 2006 11:00-12:00 Bilingual
Payment deadline: Monday, October 27, 2006

   Student Matinée online order form

Master Musician Sessions
During these interactive one-hour post-concert sessions, your students are invited to bring their instruments and get hands-on performance tips from some of the best musicians around, equally renowned for their performance skills and teaching experience. With sessions for the beginner, intermediate and advanced player, in brass, wind, percussion, and guitar, your students are sure to come away with practical tips for better playing both as individuals and ensemble members. Spaces are limited, so enroll now!

Cost: $5 per student, GST included
Payment deadline: Monday, October 27, 2006

English Theatre: Secondary and Post-Secondary Matinees

 For complete programme details and application forms download the 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers brochure in PDF format.

 Study Guides from NAC English Theatre Productions

   Secondary Matinée online order form

General Information

• Running Time: Between 2 and 3 hours. Call in advance to confirm.
• Ordering Priority: Subscribers are given priority for seat selection before Single Ticket buyers. All orders are processed according to the date the order is received.
• Payment deadline: To be determined once selection of plays has been made. Payment deadlines for individual shows are listed on each order form, and will also appear on your invoice. Cancellations of orders are not accepted after the payment deadline indicated in your order acknowledgment. Full payment will be due.
• Adult supervisor tickets: Middle Grades, Secondary and Post-Secondary grades: one free ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased.
• Please note: All school Matinees in the Theatre will be shared with an adult audience.

GRADE 9 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 The Wrong Son
An NAC English Theatreproduction in collaboration with the Arraymusic Ensemble (Toronto)
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 12:30

GRADE 11 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 Dream Machine
A One Yellow Rabbit (Calgary) production
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:30

GRADE 9 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 The Little Years
An NAC English Theatre/Neptune Theatre (Halifax) coproduction
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 12:30

GRADE 7 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 Rough House
A Nightswimming (Toronto) production
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 12:30

GRADE 11 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 Frida K.
An NAC English Theatre/Go Diva Productions Inc. (Los Angeles)/ Citadel Theatre (Edmonton) coproduction
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 12:30

GRADE 11 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 Scorched
An NAC English Theatre/Tarragon Theatre (Toronto) coproduction
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 12:30

GRADE 11 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 7 Important Things
A STO Union (Ottawa) production in coproduction with the NAC English Theatre
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 12:30

GRADE 11 - COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
 Copper Thunderbird
An NAC English Theatre/urban ink productions (Galiano Island) coproduction with development assistance from Playwrights’ Workshop Montreal and The Banff Centre
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:30

   Secondary Matinée online order form

English Theatre: Middle Grades and Elementary Matinees

 For complete programme details and application forms download the 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers brochure in PDF format.

   Elementary Matinée online order form

General Information

• Running Time: Under 1 hour
• Ordering Priority: Subscribers are given priority for seat selection before Single Ticket buyers. All orders are processed according to the date the order is received.
• Payment Deadlines: These are listed on each order form and will also appear on your invoice. Cancellations of orders are not accepted after the payment deadline indicated in your order acknowledgment. Full payment will be due.
• Adult supervisor tickets: One free ticket for every 15 student tickets purchased, except The Snow Show: one free ticket with every 10 student tickets.

Subscription price
For all 3 plays $20 (including GST)

Single ticket
$7 per play (including GST)
$9.50 The Snow Show (including GST) (includes sleigh ride)

GRADE 2 AND UP
 The Bookshop
A Théâtre du Gros Mécano (Quebec) production in coproduction with NAC English Theatre
Dates: Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 10:00 and 13:00
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 10:00 and 13:00

PERFORMANCE ADAPTED FOR ELEMENTARY AUDIENCES GRADE 2–6
 Rough House
A Nightswimming (Toronto) production
Dates: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 13:00
Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 10:00 and 13:00
Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10:00

GRADE 1 AND UP
 The Snow Show: East o’ the Sun, West o’ the Moon
An NAC English Theatre production in association with Caravan Farm Theatre (BC) and the National Capital Commission’s Winterlude
Dates: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - Friday, February 2 at 13:00
February 7 to 16, 2007: Wednesdays at 10:00 and 13:00
Thursdays at 10:00 and 13:00
Fridays at 13:00

   Elementary Matinée online order form

Dance

 For complete programme details and application forms download the 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers brochure in PDF format.

   Dance online order form

GRADE 1 AND UP
 The Nutcracker (Dress Rehearsal)
Presented by the National Arts Centre
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 13:30
Length: 120 minutes, including intermission
Place: NAC Southam Hall
Cost: $12 (students and adults), GST included
Payment deadline: Friday November 3, 2006

GRADE 8 AND UP
 Somewhat like You
Presented by the National Arts Centre
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9:30 and 12:30
Length: Unknown
Place: NAC Theatre
Cost: $10 (students and adults), GST included
Payment deadline: Friday January 12, 2007

   Dance online order form