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The Opera guild
The Guild also provides programs and services directly in many areas designed to further opera education, performance goals, and most importantly to impart the good will of opera in local and international communities. The Guild provides an innovative network of music and arts support and educational outreach including family education programs to introduce children to opera, an adult lecture series, school site programs, opera cabaret, and several volunteer “opera-tune-ities” to bring music to those marginalized in the community and to support housing, hospitality, and the general public relations of the group. Watch a Video Clip > Personal Opera Guild Member Benefits
Join The Opera Guild Now!One of the most important things that you can do on behalf of the Guild is to bring in new supporters. Grass Roots activities channel members’ individual energy and opera enthusiasm into organizational meetings, the development of friendship lists and phonebanks, and participation and/or hosting of special events. For example, a great way of having fun and disseminating opera information is to hold a house party in your home with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors, sharing with the group why you decided to host such an event and why you support opera. Everyone has a unique story about how they became engaged, and both opera enthusiasts and timid opera newcomers will appreciate your openness about your reasons for joining and supporting this timeless art form. 2009-2010 Guild OfficersPresident, Nita Edelman * Vice-President, Ray Ensher & Madeline Esquivel * Corresponding Secretary, Deborah Sheely * Treasurer/Volunteer Coordinator, Matt Marovich * Past Presidents, Dr. Harvey Edmonds, Dee Middione-Stonebraker, Mary Zaninovich, Hasmig Aaronian & Judith Arribere * Members and Contributors In Loving Memory of Opera Guild MembersJ. Frederich Schlotthauer * Maestro William Yannuzzi * Yvonne Walter * Zaroohi Garabedian * Jane Garabedian * Herb Edelman * Matt Marovich * Marie Torigian * Harriett Gladys Aloojian * Dr. Arra Avakian |
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The non-profit, 501©3 tax-exempt Opera Guild grows stronger and
more active every year in pursuing its mission to encourage the appreciation
of opera generally, and to support non-profit opera programs financially
through membership dues and proceeds from special events. 