Established in 1964, with the mission to educate, to build appreciative audiences, and to encourage young talent throughout the state of Florida by providing classical vocal and opera competitions. We support the St. Petersburg Opera Company and its educational programs.
The Opera Guild is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization and is registered with the State of Florida as a charitable organization #CH3485
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Message From Silver Bells Chair
Thanks to Guild members for lively and informative conversations with Silver Bells’ committee members. It’s vital to reach out to each other and stay connected during these times.
The committee trusts you are as delighted with the look and content of our mailer as we are. The Guild needs your help in recovering from the financial hardship of having to cancel our beloved fundraiser, the festive Silver Bells luncheon.
Please make a contribution to keep our Guild and its mission going. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by our generous Board and committee members.
We are excited that donations are starting to arrive. Please add your support; the Guild is counting on you.
Carol Miller, Chair of Silver Bells
Celebrating 50 Years!
Mark your Calendars…February 27, 2021
In 2021 the St. Petersburg Opera Guild will celebrate our 50th anniversary of supporting young artists, through our Annual Vocal Competitions.
Each year St. Petersburg Opera Guild, in conjunction with St. Petersburg Opera, holds a high school competition, with financial scholarships awarded to the talented winners.
Our 2021 Vocal Competition is sure to be extra special as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary of encouraging young talent in Florida through vocal competitions.
Here is a video about a production of Pinocchio
produced by St. Petersburg Opera.
Education
St. Pete Opera Guild’s commitment to opera education outreach programs to schools and the community includes financial support of the St. Petersburg Opera Company’s annual production of the charming children’s opera “Pinocchio”. Since Pinocchio’s inaugural presentation in 2016, the guild has been one of the proud co-sponsors of the production, and guild members have served not only as volunteers at both school and public performances, but have helped to write and prepare the colorful “Pinocchio” pamphlet distributed to 3rd grade school students prior to their attending school performances..
Of course, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild supports the St. Petersburg Opera Company, and the talented team of professionals led by Maestro Mark Sforzini.
General Meeting Luncheons
Reservations
Because of the Covid Virus, there are no luncheons scheduled for the balance of 2020. Everyone will be notified when the luncheons are scheduled for 2021 and website will be updated at that time.
50th Anniversary Vocal Competition
Mark your Calendars…February 27, 2021 In 2021 the St. Petersburg Opera Guild will celebrate our 50th anniversary of supporting young artists, through our Annual Vocal
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Cosi fan Tutte- Fiancee swapping, Mozart style
by Addie Appelbaum, SPOG Vice President – Programs St. Pete Opera Jan 2010 Cosi fan Tutte When Mozart and his librettist Lorenzo da Ponte decided
World Opera Day 2020
World Opera Day is celebrated on 25 October, the birthday of Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II, composers of possibly the world’s most famous opera
Alumni Update: Nicole DiPasquale
So much thanks to the Saint Petersburg Opera Guild for the amazing performance opportunity and the chance for scholarship. I am incredibly grateful for
Winner Update: Mariya Kaganskaya
Mariya Kaganskaya 1st Place Winner College/Young Professionals Competition 2019 Winning first place in last year’s St. Petersburg Opera Guild Competition was a fantastic honor for
Winner Update: Emily Heumann
Emily Heumann 3rd Place Winner College & Young Professional Opera Competition 2019 My participation in the 2019 St. Petersburg Opera Guild Competition was a wonderful
