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We invite you to explore our Opera Guilds—two groups of dedicated opera lovers who are committed to seeing opera thrive in our community. Both Guilds offer members and guests the opportunity to learn about the operas being performed during the season. They also hold fundraisers and friendraisers in support of Sarasota Opera and the Youth Opera. For more information about the activities of the Sarasota Opera Guild and the Manatee Opera Guild, please visit our website at www.sarasotaopera.org/get-involved
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President VP-Communications VP-Special Events VP-Marketing VP-Membership VP-Volunteer Coordinator Recording Secretary Asst. Rec. Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Parliamentarian Past President
Ann Waller Meryl Gale Pat Dodge Diane Efthimides Antoinette Dowling, Cathy Mariani Karin Murphy David Chivas Ann Gray Carol Von Allmen Joel Reznick Antonette Cunningham Cecile Adams Julie Planck Louis Martorella Antoinette Dowling
Above: MOG Stars of Tomorrow Concert; left: MOG Hyman Concert
President Rich DeGennaro First Vice President Jeanne Yeagle Second Vice President Terry Davis Recording & Corresponding Secretary Angela Korsmo Treasurer Maryann Hazen Assistant Treasurer Terry Davis The Manatee Opera Guild promotes knowledge and appreciation of opera to our community and raises funds for the opera through a variety of events, including: SOG Poinsettia Luncheon Costume Show
• Concerts on-stage at the Opera House
Sarasota Opera Guild supports the opera through a variety of events, including their:
• Stars of Tomorrow concert featuring Apprentice Artists of the Sarasota Opera
• Annual Poinsettia Luncheon, Sarasota’s premier December holiday event
• Talks and lectures about opera-related topics that are informative and entertaining
• Summer Salons, which highlight local musical talent
Each year the Manatee Opera Guild presents cash awards for deserving Sarasota Opera singers:
• Talks and lectures about opera-related topics that are informative and entertaining Each year the Sarasota Opera Guild presents four cash awards to deserving Apprentice Artists.
Membership is open to everyone. To join or visit a SOG meeting, please call David Chivas at (941) 408-0613.
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THE SARASOTA OPERA 2021 PROGRAM
• Deane Allyn Award goes to an outstanding singer in the Youth Opera • Helen Jepson Dellera Award is awarded to an outstanding Studio Artist
All are welcome! To join or visit a MOG meeting, please contact Jeanne Yeagle at (941) 755-7426.
