On Friday 18 th April 2008, year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students were invited to participate in an Opera workshop on offer from The English Touring Opera Company. Led by top musicians, singers and directors, students were asked to create a performance for the end of the school day. The Opera Company introduced the music, characters and the story of the opera in an interesting and creative way, involving the students in a practical way: the workshop included elements of singing, composition and acting. The composers devised work with the students based upon the musical themes of the opera; the director brought the piece to life through drama and movement; and the singer explored Mozart’s vocal language, as well as introducing to techniques of classical singing.