
Want to learn more about opera? Want to get to know staff and meet artists? Want to meet other opera-lovers who enjoy great parties and appreciate wonderful singing? The Des Moines Metro Opera Guild is just the ticket! With three chapters to choose from (or we’ll start one in your city!), the Guild educates its own membership while building opera awareness and encouraging audience development through its extensive education and outreach activities. In addition, each Guild chapter engages in fundraising activities that generate much appreciated support for the festival season.
Click here to download a Guild Membership Form
Click here to access archived copies of The News of the Day, the Guild's e-newsletter.
Each chapter holds monthly meetings (September-May) which often include opera education, entertainment and refreshments. Other events include:
Free Opera Previews and Lectures
Ames/Des Moines/Indianola/Grinnell-Marshalltown-Newton-Pella ChaptersThreads & Trills Costume Show and Luncheon
Guild CouncilSinging On Tap
Des Moines Chapter"In Concert" Recitals
Des Moines Chapter“Arias in Ames” Recital
Ames ChapterPeanut Butter & Puccini Family Opera Adventure
Indianola Chapter“Choose Your Own Fundraiser” Parties
Des Moines ChapterOpera Overture Potluck
Ames ChapterMembers also enjoy holiday parties, potluck dinners and receptions held throughout the year.