Guild

Whether you are new to opera or a longtime fan, membership in the Opera Southwest (OSW) Guild offers you an unparalleled local opportunity to enjoy and learn more about opera while also supporting OSW.

As a volunteer support group for OSW, the Guild will allow you to:

LEARN MORE ABOUT OPERA

Guild members can enjoy an array of talks, listening groups and other learning possibilities at no, or minimal, charge. Informal talks by local opera notables, usually in private homes, can expand your appreciation for the art form. Guild listening groups preview and discuss operas. The annual Spring Concert is an opportunity to hear and talk with visiting artists. Guild members who join at the Silver and Gold membership levels (see membership form for details) receive invitations to special rehearsals and social gatherings with the artists.

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HELP OPERA THRIVE

The OSW Guild is proud to be a major donor to Opera Southwest, largely through our members’ dues. In addition, in autumn of 2010, the Guild donated $3,500 to the company, mostly the result of our fundraising lecture and dinner-under-the-stars, “Rossini on 14th Street.” The generosity of Guild members Terry and Nancy Lamm made this event possible. In March 2011, more than 300 people attended our spring concert at Congregation Albert, with the stars of OSW’s glorious production of Verdi’s La Traviata.”

For 2011-2012, new, revenue-producing programs and activities are being introduced to enhance awareness of OSW, build ticket sales and attract additional financial support.

Besides participating in these activities, Guild members have many enjoyable opportunities to help OSW thrive in Albuquerque. These include providing hospitality to visiting artists, assisting at the Guild gift shop, and addressing mailers or stuffing programs.

Annual membership starts at $25 for an individual and $40 for a couple. Higher categories with added benefits are available at $50/$80 and $100/$150.

Please download this Guild membership form in PDF format, print and complete it, and send with your check payable to Opera Southwest Guild to:

Opera Southwest Guild
P.O. Box 37167
Albuquerque, NM 87176-716

For more information, call us at 505-888-7376 and leave a message with your name and phone number. You can also contact us here.