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Merola trains and develops the world’s finest 
young opera singers, pianist/coaches and stage directors. 
We invite passionate supporters to be a part of the journey.

Learn More About Merola Opera Program

Merola’s Impact

This summer, 20 singers, 5 coaches/pianists and 1 stage director were selected from nearly 1,300 international applicants to participate in the Merola Opera Program. During their summer at Merola, these talented emerging artists receive life-changing guidance from a faculty of opera luminaries and hone their talents in professional quality productions – all entirely free of charge.

1,300

International
Applicants

450

Auditions
Each Year

26

Artists
This Summer

69

Years of
Opera Training

1,150+

Coaching
Hours

325+

Rehearsal Hours

228

Lesson
Hours

20+

Seminar
Hours

<p>Join Us For a<br /> Full Year of Exciting<br /> Members-Only Events</p>

Join Us For a
Full Year of Exciting
Members-Only Events

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Become a member and attend a full year of events including exciting members-only events. Each summer, members get a unique, “backstage” view of the training of tomorrow’s opera stars. Member benefits include attendance at vocal master classes, invitations to special events and ticketing privileges.

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Alumni Updates

Andy Dwan (‘19/’21)

Andy Dwan (‘19/’21)

Bass-Baritone

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Daveda Karanas (‘07)

Daveda Karanas (‘07)

Mezzo-Soprano

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Mo Zhou (‘15)

Mo Zhou (‘15)

Director

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