Capitol City Opera to Present THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF This October

Capitol City Opera Company's (CCOC) Opera Outreach for Children will present The Billy Goats Gruff on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Atonement in Sandy Springs, Ga. Tickets are $10 per person and available online at CCITYOPERA.org.

Composer John Davies' operatic adaptation of the classic fairy tale, The Billy Goats Gruff, takes a familiar story and adds a strong anti-bullying message that promotes the power of kindness. Ideal for children in pre-K through 5th grade, this 40-minute opera is set to some of the greatest music by Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti.

Cast:
Kristin Moye, soprano (Griffin, Ga.)
Courtney Loner, mezzo-soprano (Marietta/Smyrna, Ga.)
Damien Rasheed, tenor (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
Stephen McCool, bass-baritone (Duluth, Ga.)

On the way home from school, three Little Billy goats encounter a steep bridge and a sticky situation that they must try to solve. Ideal for children in pre-K through 5th grade, this 40-minute opera promotes the power of kindness with a strong anti-bullying message and is set to some of the greatest music by Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti.

A touring production of this show will also be available for booking at schools, churches and other community events throughout the 2016-2017 season. For more information, contact Courtney Loner at (678) 522-4338 or cloner@ccityopera.org.

IF YOU GO:

The Billy Goats Gruff

Based on the Classic Children's Fairy Tale

Music and Libretto by John Davies

With piano accompaniment by Michael Fauss.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 1p.m.

Church of the Atonement, 4945 High Point Rd NE, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30342

General Admission: $10 per person (adult or child)

Tickets available online at CCITYOPERA.org.

For more than 25 years, Capitol City Opera Company (CCOC) has been bringing fun, laughter, and excitement to school students throughout the southeast. The company has performed for thousands of children throughout Atlanta, and as far away as Macon, Americus, and Chattanooga! Each show addresses different life and social skills and gives children an introduction to live opera.

The performances use music to present complex ideas such as self-esteem, teamwork, honesty, and even scientific theory, in a fresh, accessible way. The goal is to have students leave with more than just a sense of classical music - they leave with a sense of themselves and how their actions can affect events around them.

From the pre-show introduction to the post-show talk back, educational programs presented by Capitol City Opera Company bring the fun, excitement, and entertainment of opera into the classroom

Capitol City Opera Company was formed in 1983 to provide Atlanta-area classically trained singers the opportunity to learn and perform complete opera roles, and to continue to develop their post-graduate vocal and acting skills on a professional level. Since its inception, the company has flourished as the only opera company in the Southeast that primarily helps local singers and artists establish their careers. It presents high quality, innovative, and exciting productions.

Capitol City Opera Company, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has created many recurring programs and has toured throughout the United States, and also Italy. Currently, the company performs fully-staged productions, a monthly restaurant series (Dinner and a Diva), a touring Madrigal singers group, a summer pops concert (On the Light Side), and an educational outreach program for children.

Capitol City Opera Company engages an average of 60 singers annually and reaches approximately 40,000 people through its various programs. The Company strives to make opera available to all segments of the population including the underserved and makes a concerted effort to help everyone understand and appreciate opera.