Manatee Opera Guild

Manatee Opera Guild fosters the appreciation of opera in Manatee County. Our objectives are:

  • To raise funds for the Sarasota Opera Association.
  • To promote knowledge and appreciation of opera in the community.
  • To encourage and assist aspiring young opera singers.
  • To present programs, open to the public, and to foster appreciation of music, especially opera.

General Meetings

Meetings are on third Wednesday of the month (starting in October) and begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Palm Aire Country Club. We enjoy coffee and social conversation beginning at 10 a.m. Meetings are free and open to the public. Each meeting showcases talent from Sarasota Opera. Please join us! 

Welcome New Members!

Bel Canto

Bel Canto, our newsletter, is published monthly to keep members informed on news about the Guild, information about coming events at Sarasota Opera and in the community. Here is the latest issue (February 2025).
For the latest and past issues, check out the website members page Here

Preludes

Learn more about Sarasota Opera productions at our Prelude Series, given by opera experts starting at 10 a.m. $5.00 at the door. No reservations needed. Light refreshments at 9:30 a.m. (Dates TBA) Westminster Manor Auditorium, 1700 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Awards

Manatee Opera Guild is proud to support young singers from the Sarasota Opera Studio Artists Program and the Sarasota Youth Opera members from Manatee County with awards to help them advance their operatic careers.

Meeting Events

Please refer to our latest newsletter for detailed information.
Membership Meeting

Preludes

All Preludes take place at Westminster Towers Auditorium 
1533 4th Avenue West, Bradenton 34205
Refreshments at 9:30 a.m., Program at 10 a.m.
$5 at the door, no reservations

Special Events

STARS OF TOMORROW

Stars of Tomorrow, featuring Sarasota Opera's Apprentice Artists, a collection of ensembles and arias, at the Manatee School for the Arts at 700 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, at 1:30 PM on Sunday, February 9. $30.
Tickets on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets.
 

Why Join the Manatee Opera Guild?

We love opera and enjoy supporting Sarasota Opera. Our monthly meetings give us the opportunity to hear the wonderful singers of Sarasota Opera in a more intimate space, and to get to know the singers personally. In opera we hear the power and glory of the human voice, singing memorable melodies, and whenever members of Manatee Opera Guild get together, we have fun. Membership Year: June through May.

Regular Member
Individual: $40.00 
Couple: $60.00
Sustaining Member
Individual: $50.00
Couple: $70.00

NEW MEMBER FORM