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We Shall Not Be Moved - Virtual Learning

 

Student Guide

Developed in partnership with the Apollo Theater, Art Sanctuary, The School District of Philadelphia, and Mastery Charter Schools, this Student Guide delves into the historic themes of WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED and includes timelines, articles, and first person accounts of how lives were impacted by the events which form the context of the opera.

Additional Resources

These online resources will deepen your appreciation for the opera and further tell the story of the creative process in creating this work, the high school program which inspired the opera, the lives affected by the themes reviewed in the opera, and more. 

The Creative Process
The Creative ProcessUnderstand the making of We Shall Not Be Moved
Hip H'opera
Hip H'operaLearn about the students who inspired this opera
Oral Histories
Oral HistoriesHear the "Un/Sung" Stories of We Shall Not Be Moved
WSNBM Timeline
WSNBM TimelineDive into the events surrounding the story
Opera History Timeline
Opera History TimelineCompare the history of opera with world events

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