2019 Holiday Party

by on January 15, 2020

OGA 70th Anniversary Holiday Party

On December 15, 2019, The Opera Guild for Atlanta held its annual Holiday Party at The Atlanta Opera’s Rehearsal Hall. Guild members enjoyed delicious food, warm fellowship, and superb entertainment. 2019 was also the 70th Anniversary of the Guild’s founding in 1949, so the party ended with cake and a champagne toast. Amy Smithwick, soprano, […]

2017 Holiday Party

by on December 10, 2017

On December 10, 2017, The Opera Guild for Atlanta held its annual Holiday Party. Guild members enjoyed delicious food, warm fellowship, and superb entertainment. Samuel Ferreira, baritone, winner of the Tommy Trotter Memorial Scholarship at the First Annual Scholarship Competition (April 2017), provided the entertainment. Samuel Ferreira, baritone with pianist David D’Ambrosio, pictured above. Samuel […]

Guild Gathering #1

by on February 21, 2016

Our first Guild Gathering was held at the home of President Bill Snyder. Opera Guild members gathered to hear a short program from the Focus Committe about the new image and exciting programs the Opera Guild for Atlanta offers in support of Advancing Vocal Artists’ Careers.    We also heard a lovely performace from Opera […]

Holiday Party 2015

by on December 6, 2015

The Opera Guild for Atlanta enjoyed the hospitality of John and Dorothy Hancock at our annual Holiday Party. Pictured below, right to left, are President Bill Snyder with hosts Dorothy & John Hancock. Many thanks to our musicians for the lovely musical entertainment! Pictured left to right are Jessica Dennison, soprano; Wade Thomas, tenor; and […]

2015 GA District Judges Dinner

by on November 20, 2015

Dinner honoring the MONC Georgia District Judges Opera Guild for Atlanta members gather to greet each other and the judges at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven. Before the entertainment, Opera Guild members visit over cocktails. President Bill Snyder greets Opera Guild members and introduces the evening’s live musical entertainment. Richard Clement, tenor; Rolando Salazar, piano, […]

2014 November Judges Dinner

by on November 22, 2014

AOG members applaud the beautiful singing of soprano Elizabeth Claxton Castillo before a delicious meal with good friends at the November Judges Dinner at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven! Soprano Elizabeth Claxton Castillo with Andrew Bayles, pianist Pre-concert socialization!

2014 January Judges Dinner

by on January 31, 2014

Enjoy the photos from the Judges Dinner held at the Druid Hills Country Club the night before the January 2014 GA District Auditions . Performers Bradley Howard and friends. President Susan Sumner Oder with AOG Guild friends. AOG members enjoying the lovely evening of food, fellowship, and live musical entertainment.    

2013 Spring Musicale

by on April 21, 2013

Our Spring Musicale party for members was held at the lovely home of Claudia & John Barnes. Performers Joseph McBrayer, Angie Plate and Alex Benford. Hostess & host Claudia & John Barnes with friends Don Robinson, Margaret Talmadge, Mot Dinos, Anne Hayes and Peter Stelling. AOG members enjoying the lovely live musical entertainment. President Susan Sumner […]