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The Dallas Opera Guild

The Dallas Opera Guild was established in 1957 to support the newly-founded Dallas Civic Opera Company (as it was then called) through outreach, education, fundraising and service. Our programs and...

The Dallas Opera Guild

The Dallas Opera Guild was established in 1957 to support the newly-founded Dallas Civic Opera Company (as it was then called) through outreach, education, fundraising and service. Our programs and benefits include:

  • Adopt-an-Artist: Host a visiting singer, conductor, or set designer during their stay in Dallas for TDO productions
  • Guild Trips: A trip to Copenhagen, Denmark is planned in October 2008 for a production of Don Carlo, conducted by TDO's Maestro Graeme Jenkins. A plethora of cultural activities will be included.
  • Guilded Notes: Our newsletter for members, mailed to you periodically throughout The Dallas Opera's season
  • Opera Guild Boutique: Staffed by Guild volunteers and open during opera performances, this is one of our greatest opportunities for fundraising and outreach
  • Opera Insights: Our afternoon discussion with the artists and production team, held the Sunday before Opening Night of each production
  • New Members Party
  • School Performances: Three fully-staged performances in the Spring for up to 10,000 school children across North Texas
  • Season Premiere Party: We kick off each new season in style with a themed social event, dinner, and arias from some of our rising stars
  • Special Events: Some of our recent events include backstage tours, previews of the soon-to-open Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, and our thrilling conversation between The Dallas Opera's John Gage, Director of Production, and world-renowned costume designer Peter J. Hall
  • Spring Event
  • Vocal Competition: Our annual grant program to support talented young Texas singers (ages 18 to 30) as they pursue a career in the opera or musical theatre
  • Wine and Cheese Parties

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