Albuquerque Opera Guild
P. O. Box 14316 505.792.6869
Albuquerque, NM 87191-4316 800.240.6978
ABOUT THE ALBUQUERQUE GUILD OF THE SANTA FE OPERA
As a result of active board members on the Albuquerque Guild, exemplary volunteers, and a growing membership, we have been successful in reaching many of our goals and enhancing several outreach efforts. Our continued effort and commitment to youth development, education, community outreach, and fundraising efforts have resonated within the community. We have developed relationships with local businesses, public and private schools, church choral groups, and local opera and youth theater organizations. It's exciting to see our Guild become a community!
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
The Albuquerque Guild will host or support the following events. Check back often for added events and updates. For information on any or all of the events, please email us at specialevents@abqoperaguild.org.
October 22, 2011 Music in the Air - Gala/Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Guests of Honor: Charles MacKay, Marilyn Tyler and LeRoy Lehr
Gala Emcee: Brent Stevens
Music Performances: Javier Gonzalez, Jamie Foster, John Daugherty
The Albuquerque Opera Guild is setting the stage! Join us for cocktails, dinner and music entertainment. Live and silent auctions provide a wonderful opportunity to secure that perfect treasure and celebrate the event of the season. Proceeds will benefit the education and outreach programs in our community. Reply by October 8, 2011, $100 per person, Black-Tie (Optional)
November 18, 2011 San Francisco Opera Tour
We are happy to announce that that opera tour to San Francisco (November 18-21) is confirmed! Tour is open to members of any of the six Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera. A few spaces remain - there's still time to get on-board for this autumn adventure. Participants will see Puccini's Turandot and Handel's Xerxes at the San Francisco Opera as well as a concert performance of Brahms' German Requiem by the San Francisco Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. The tour will be led by our own Desiree Mays, renowned opera lecturer and tour guide. Enjoy accommodations at the Inn at the Opera. For more information about this tour, contact J.T. Schneider.
Outreach Free Backstage Tour of the Opera's extensive backstage areas. Tours are offered to schools and individual classrooms year-round - schedule your tour today!
Education Opera Lecture Series to begin January 2012. FREE to Guild members - Join the fun today!
Albuquerque Guild Board Meetings - second Thursday of each month at 5:00pm - Members are always welcome to attend monthly Board meetings; call (505) 792-6869 for more information.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS UNIQUE TO THIS GUILD
Annual membership is open to the community; benefits are based upon tax-deductible contribution levels. Members receive announcements and email alerts, newsletters, yearly membership directory, and invitations to events hosted by the Guild. In addition, $150 and $300 members are treated to a delightful summer cocktail party.
We look forward to another outstanding season full of opportunities and successes!
GUILD EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: J.T. Schneider
Contact: President@abqoperaguild.org
VP-Membership: Jeanine Forsythe-Cordoba
Contact: Membership@abqoperaguild.org
VP-Education: Nancy Escue
Contact: Education@abqoperaguild.org
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: Sandy Garcia
Contact: Secretary@abqoperaguild.org
Treasurer: Viola Johnson
Contact: Treasurer@abqoperaguild.org