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San José Opera Guild
Voice Competition
Sunday, February 26th
San José State University
Music Building Concert Hall
1 to 3pm Reception to follow

Please come to hear these young artists, who are full-time voice students that have prepared three opera arias, compete for awards totaling $1000. There will be refreshments immediately following the competition, where you may meet and congratulate the young singers.

Featured articles …

In Travelers, Susan English talks about Santa Fe this year and invites you to Santa Fe next year.

Merola up-coming events …

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the Merola Opera Program will present a "Behind-the Scenes" special event, and their annual benefit Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel will be Saturday, April 21, 2012. Please let Susan English (suenglish@yahoo.com) know if you would be interested in attending. More details in News.

Streaming Live …

WFMT will be presenting: “Great Opera Singers of the 20th Century.” Henry Fogel Dean of Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts in Chicago will be the guest speaker. Details in News.

Welcome to the San José Opera Guild

The Guild was established in 1947, as an independent guild, to support Opera in the Bay Area. The Guild has taken the opportunity to support several opera companies, with an emphasis on education and a passion for young singers. We support:
   • San Francisco Opera;
          San Francisco Opera Guild’s Opera à la Carte
          San Francisco Opera Merola Opera Program
   • Opera San José;
          Opera San José’s Opera Outreach

During the opera season, the Guild sponsors San Francisco Opera Guild lecturers plus West Bay Opera and Opera San José previews featuring singers coinciding with the yearly offerings.

The Guild organizes social events ranging from season opening dinners to educational programs. In addition, the Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter containing information on opera related events throughout the bay area.