Friends of Nashville Opera
Nashville Opera thanks the Friends of Nashville Opera for over 40 years of support.
Nashville Opera Guild supported the work of Nashville Opera since its founding in 1981 and, after over 40 years the pillar organization changed its name to Friends of Nashville Opera. With their support, Nashville Opera expanded arts and music in Middle Tennessee.
How the Friends Have Helped Us Over the Years
Nurtured
- Reached over 20,000 children annually with Nashville Opera On Tour
- Provided college scholarships to vocal music majors
- Gave emerging artists stage experience
- Underwrote opera tickets for area college students
- Sponsored free public concerts throughout the area
- Supported our new national All-Access Opera program to help students of all abilities enjoy opera
Supported
- Provided hospitality to cast and crew of each show
- Underwrote masterclasses for emerging artists
- Discovered new talent by hosting annual auditions with the Laffont Competition—Metropolitan Opera
Educated
- Volunteered with tasks to help Nashville Opera put its dollars on the stage
- Helped raise funds to sustain Nashville Opera’s education and outreach programs