2025 Member Events

We look forward to sharing an exciting Merola summer with you and a wonderful group of young artists. Below you will find the dates and benefit levels for 2025 Merola member events. This year instead of sending a sign-up form for all events in the spring, we will email you invitations to each event you are eligible for 3-4 weeks before the event (if we do not have an email address for you, we will reach out by phone or postal mail).

If you have questions about your membership level or wish to upgrade your membership in order to attend additional events, please contact Cristina Yim at cyim@merola.org or (415) 936-2323.

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Feb 13
7:30pm
Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #1

Ticketed and open to the public

Mar 19
7:30pm
Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #2

Ticketed and open to the public

Apr 7
7pm

2025 Season Preview

Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theatre

Get a first look at the 2025 Summer Festival, hear from Merola’s artistic team, Carrie-Ann Matheson and Markus Beam, and enjoy performances by recent Merola alumni.

(Friend of Merola and above levels)

Apr 10
7:30pm
Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #3

Ticketed and open to the public

Apr 26
5:30pm-10pm
Jun 17
7pm

Meet the Merolini

Barbro Osher Recital Hall, The Bowes Center

Learn more about the future stars of opera at “Meet the Merolini!” After the formal program, chat with the 2025 Merola artists over wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Space is limited! Access to register will be prioritized based on membership level.

(Friend of Merola and above levels)

Jun 18
7pm

Master Class: Carrie-Ann Matheson

Barbro Osher Recital Hall, The Bowes Center

Master Classes are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in collaboration to elevate songs and arias with an opera luminary. Each Master Class features 4-5 pairs of singers and pianists working with a 2025 Merola faculty member or visiting guest artist. 

(Prelude Circle and above levels)

Jun 26
7:30pm
A Grand Night for Singing – An American Songfest (Recital)

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Jun 28
2pm

Auditions for the General Director

War Memorial Opera House

Be in the house when the 2025 Merolini sing and play for San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock and Music Director Eun Sun Kim alongside San Francisco Opera’s artistic team.

Platinum Circle ($5,000) members & higher have access to box seats.

(Prelude Circle and above levels)

Jul 1
7pm

Master Class: Kevin Murphy

Barbro Osher Recital Hall, The Bowes Center

Master Classes are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in collaboration to elevate songs and arias with an opera luminary. Each Master Class features 4-5 pairs of singers and pianists working with a 2025 Merola faculty member or visiting guest artist. 

(Prelude Circle and above levels)

Jul 10
7:30pm
Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated—Love & Opera
Hurry! Tickets going fast!

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Jul 12
2pm
Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated—Love & Opera
Hurry! Tickets going fast!

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Jul 15
11am-4pm

Day at Merola

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Day at Merola invites our members to experience what it’s like to be a Merola Artist for a day. Sample vocal coachings, production rehearsals, and master classes throughout the day. Full schedule will be shared with registered attendees at least one day in advance.

(Founder's Circle and above levels)

Jul 15
4pm

Master Class: Mario Marra

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Master Classes are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in collaboration to elevate songs and arias with an opera luminary. Each Master Class features 4-5 pairs of singers and pianists working with a 2025 Merola faculty member or visiting guest artist. 

(Friend of Merola and above levels)

Jul 17
7pm

Master Class: Warren Jones

Barbro Osher Recital Hall, The Bowes Center

Master Classes are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in collaboration to elevate songs and arias with an opera luminary. Each Master Class features 4-5 pairs of singers and pianists working with a 2025 Merola faculty member or visiting guest artist. 

(Founder's Circle and above levels)

Jul 31
7:30pm
Rossini’s Le Comte Ory

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Aug 2
2pm
Rossini’s Le Comte Ory

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Aug 5
6pm

Schwabacher Recital Auditions

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Witness the 2025 Merolini audition to be awarded one of the featured 2026 Schwabacher Recitals.

(Bronze Circle and above levels)

Aug 6
7pm

Master Class: J’Nai Bridges

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Master Classes are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in collaboration to elevate songs and arias with an opera luminary. Each Master Class features 4-5 pairs of singers and pianists working with a 2025 Merola faculty member or visiting guest artist. 

(Prelude Circle and above levels)

Aug 16
7:30pm
Merola Grand Finale

Summer Festival 2025 performance is ticketed and open to the public

Member Levels

Chair’s Circle $30,000+
President’s Circle $15,000-$29,999
Diamond Circle $10,000-$14,999
Crescendo Circle $7,500-$9,999
Platinum Circle $5,000-$7,499
Gold Circle $3,000-$4,999
Silver Circle $2,000-$2,999
Bronze Circle $1,000-$1,999
Prelude Circle $500-$999
Founder's Circle $250-$499
Friend of Merola $100-$249
Fan of Merola $1-$99

For more information on member events and becoming a member to support 
Merola Artists and Alumni, contact us at info@merola.org.