2006/07 Projects of Merit

Peanut Butter And Puccini, Indianola Chapter Des Moines Metro Opera Guild

The Indianola Chapter of the Des Moines Opera Guild serves a group that would not ordinarily attend or experience an opera. The event begins in the morning with a performance by Opera Iowa, then pauses for a festive peanut butter sandwich picnic lunch. It resumes in the afternoon: guiding children and adults through all the backstage rooms of the opera house, stopping to explain every area and answer any questions.

Ballads, Bugs And Ballet, Central City Opera House Association Guild

The Central City Opera House Association Guild offers young children and families the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a singing performer with Central City Opera. The Butterfly Pavilion has everyone participate in a bug safari with live creepy-crawlers, and Ballet Nouveau Colorado lets budding dancers dip their toes into the world of ballet. As a grand finale to the day, the Central City Opera Ensemble presents a whirlwind of comic opera scenes by Mozart and friends.

Neighborhood Ambassadors, Houston Grand Opera Guild

Threads & Trills, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild Council

Choose Your Own Fundraiser, Des Moines Chapter, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild

Arias In Ames, Ames Chapter, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Guild Vocal Competition

Opera Illinois League Motor Coach Trips

Opera Teasers, Central City Opera House Association Guild

Historic Properties Committee, Central City Opera House Assn. Guild

Greet-a-Singer, Central City Opera House Association Guild