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A timeless fairytale of darkness, light and finding one’s way in the world, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) opera explores the search for truth and reason, love and enlightenment. This fully staged comedy/romance is presented by College of Charleston Department of Music, College of Charleston Theatre and Dance and the Charleston Symphony.

Director of College of Charleston Opera, Sandy DeAthos-Meers, says, “This collaboration among Charleston’s arts powerhouses showcases a variety of talent for audiences while providing a unique, professional experience for our students."

More info + tickets: go.cofc.edu/magicflute
⏰ We're getting into the last hours of our last Giveaway Monday of the Strong Foundations Build Strong Futures end of year giving campaign 🎉

TODAY ONLY! You can enter our raffle for two tickets to a performance this spring. Three winners will be drawn to receive tickets to one of these shows:
- Tig Notaro at the Charleston Music Hall on January 26 at 7:00 PM
- Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), produced by the College of Charleston Opera, for the opening night on February 25 at 7:30 PM
- Cabaret, produced by the Department of Theatre & Dance at the College of Charleston, for the opening night on April 14 at 7:30 PM
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY
Every Monday in December we've been holding flash raffles! Donate at least $10, join as a member, or renew your membership for a chance to win great prizes and experiences. Three names will be drawn from all eligible entries for each Giveaway Monday.
Thank you to Charleston Music Hall for donating the Tig Notaro tickets!
Thank you to College of Charleston Opera for donating the Die Zauberflöte tickets!
Thank you to College of Wooster Theatre and Dance for donating the Cabaret tickets!
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY . . . .

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It's time for the last Giveaway Monday of the Strong Foundations Build Strong Futures end of year giving campaign 🎉

TODAY ONLY! You can enter our raffle for two tickets to a performance this spring. Three winners will be drawn to receive tickets to one of these shows:
- Tig Notaro at the Charleston Music Hall on January 26 at 7:00 PM
- Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), produced by the College of Charleston Opera, for the opening night on February 25 at 7:30 PM
- Cabaret, produced by the Department of Theatre & Dance at the College of Charleston, for the opening night on April 14 at 7:30 PM
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY
Every Monday in December we've been holding flash raffles! Donate at least $10, join as a member, or renew your membership for a chance to win great prizes and experiences. Three names will be drawn from all eligible entries for each Giveaway Monday.
Thank you to Charleston Music Hall for donating the Tig Notaro tickets!
Thank you to College of Charleston Opera for donating the Die Zauberflöte tickets!
Thank you to College of Charleston Theatre and Dance for donating the Cabaret tickets!
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY . . . .

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This looks like a great community for passionate, aspiring singers and performers, and I wanted to share with all of you that the Giulio Gari Foundation will be hosting another live streamed show as a part of their Salon Series which can be found on their page. This amazing series is a great way to connect with the opera community, as it is a collection of fantastic live-streamed events featuring the talent of special guests, who share their personal experiences, and discuss and celebrate the world of opera. Their next upcoming event in the series will showcase the immense talent of opera singer and tenor Errin Brooks, who has an impressive resume of performances, and is looking forward to performing at the Met soon, along with creating a few virtual projects. This show will air on July 21st at 7pm EST through Giulio Gari’s page. I hope all of you get a chance to tune in and stream Brooks’s premiere episode on the Giulio Gari Foundation’s Facebook live!
An unforgettable weekend of ARTS UNDER THE OAKS:

"Many under the wind-rumbling tent evidenced solid, stirring professional potential. More heartening still was this rare moment of arts ascendant as a new generation were granted a hard-won chance to perform. I venture to guess those aspiring performers will long remember the magic of the weekend when they helped ensure the arts prevail against daunting odds."

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Did you miss our opera, dance or musical theatre performances last weekend? Or maybe you want to see it again?? Great news! Videos of each performance are available On Demand for limited time at showtix4u.com/events/cofcstages

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Day 2 of Arts under the Oaks, in person or livestream! Join us: go.cofc.edu/artsfestival

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Another peek of opera rehearsal in preparation for “Le Nozze di Figaro,” April 10-11 at !
Want to hear College of Charleston Opera rehearse today? Drop by the Cistern Yard from 4-6pm!
Love seeing young opera singers perform; they really are the next generation that will carry on this beautiful art form. I also appreciate the safety measures the school is taking to combat COVID-19. I have been in quarantine for over a year, and I miss hearing live, in-person music performances so much. I have been able to attend virtual opera performances through Facebook Live, though, and they have been amazing. The Salon Series that I have been watching are on the Giulio Gari Foundation’s page, and the next one is on March 31st at 7pm EST and features decorated performer Steven LaBrie. LaBrie is best known for playing Marcello in La Boheme! If you’d like to have a safe, fun night of opera, join me on Facebook Live to watch him perform!
The College of Charleston School of the Arts Festival: Arts under the Oaks will offer an entertaining day of performances by the College of Charleston Department of Music alongside College of Charleston Theatre and Dance. The event will take place on April 10 & 11, IN PERSON at the College's Stono Preserve. A livestream option will be available, as well.

Arts under the Oaks will feature mainstage performances & sideshow pop-up events throughout the day. Mainstage shows will include:

Unbeatable: A Musical Theatre Showcase

Finding Place: A Dance Concert

Le Nozze di Figaro: College of Charleston Opera

*Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 15th! More info at go.cofc.edu/artsfestival
We appreciate your incredible support on yesterday's ! Your generosity will help elevate the academic and artistic experience for our students. ❤

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It’s ! While we are in the grip of this pandemic our students and faculty/staff have remained buoyant, and with your continued support today we can complete this school year having successfully navigated challenging circumstances surrounding our academic and artistic endeavors. Give to any area of the School of the Arts during today’s day of giving: https://cofcday.cofc.edu/organizations/school-of-the-arts
Even President Hsu is a champion of our School, wearing our "Artist Undercover" facemask!

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Image 1: President Hsu in our "Artist Undercover" facemask

Image 2: Art & Architectural History class (2019)

Image 3: Arts Management interns & Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art staff prepare exhibition (pre-pandemic)

Image 4: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art exhibition: Fahamu Pecou's "DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance" (pre-pandemic)

Image 5: Historic Preservation class learns traditional brick-making techniques

Image 6: College of Charleston Orchestra (Brass Ensemble) class/rehearsal

Image 7: Work by Studio Art students exhibited in the Hill Gallery, Cato Center for the Arts (2017)

Image 8: Dance performance (pre-pandemic)

Image 9: Theatre production "How the Vote Was Won" (2020)

Image 10: College of Charleston Opera “Dialogues of the Carmelites” (2019)




CofC Opera is designed to promote, educate, and entertain audiences interested in Opera at the CofC.

College of Charleston Opera presents award-winning student singers in several theatrical productions throughout the year. In the Fall semester, evenings of operatic and musical theatre scenes are presented; these scenes help our singers grow in stagecraft experience. In the Spring term, a full mainstage production is presented. The CofC Opera students also create a Children's Opera based on popula

Operating as usual

Photos from Laurel Hill Primary PTA's post 05/26/2023

Thank you Laurel Hill Primary and Laurel Hill Primary PTA!

Photos from Drayton Hall Elementary School's post 04/27/2023

Thank you for hosting us, Drayton Hall Elementary School and CCSD Fine Arts Office!!

What great audiences you have! 😉 👏🤩

04/13/2023

Our students are busy making lots of music this time of year! Check out the CofC Concert Choir performance coming up this Sunday, April 16.

The CofC Concert Choir* will perform a program of carefully crafted moments of 20th- and 21st-century composers, such as Poulenc, Gershwin, Whitacre and Saygun – showcasing songs in English, Turkish and Latin.

Sunday, April 16 at 7:30pm | Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming St., FREE

*The students worked selflessly to meet the standards during this interim year under the direction of Dr. Nisan Ak. They sang for the Charleston Symphony twice and prepared for very challenging programs. After the spring concert, they will professionally record a selected program with Grammy winning alumnus Quentin Baxter.

Photos from Angel Oak Elementary's post 03/14/2023

We had a fun show this morning at the Angel Oak Elementary! Thank you for being an amazing crowd 🤩

Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 03/13/2023
Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 03/13/2023

As Children's Opera season gears up, we are pleased to partner with Kiawah's Arts, etc.. council! Arts, Etc. sponsors our performances at Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island elementary schools. Learn more about their annual Art and House Tour, which supports many arts initiatives, including College of Charleston Opera! https://kiawahartsetc.org/art-house-tour/

*Arts, etc. and presenting sponsor F.N.B. Corporation welcome you to the 2023 Kiawah Art & House tour on Friday, April 14th. Five distinctive Kiawah homes showcase the Kiawah lifestyle through art, architecture, unique materials and furnishings and natural landscapes. In conjunction with the tour, the on-line auction opens March 20 and runs until Saturday April 15 at noon. A wide variety of original art by local artists, sculpture, jewelry, glass works, in-home dining and restaurant packages, and golf packages will be available for bidding. For more information about the auction and to purchase tickets for the house tour, visit www.kiawahartsetc.org. Arts, etc. is an all-volunteer 501© 3 organization whose mission is to bring literary, performance and visual arts educational programs to the K-12 students of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands in South Carolina. Click here to see our mission video, which describes the programs and highlights their benefits: https://youtu.be/47GzvEBcHqQ.

Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 03/07/2023

We are so proud and happy to have such dedicated and passionate students who are willing to have a quick pick-up rehearsal even during spring break! And who doesn’t love a morning Crumbl cookie? Thank you Dr Castellone for the yumminess! ‘Little Red’s Most Unusual Day’ starts touring Charleston County schools from mid-March and will run all the way until summer! Get in touch with us if you’d be interested in having our children’s opera visit your school next season!

Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 02/28/2023

And that’s a wrap everybody! We finished The Tales of Hoffmann with a School Matinee Monday morning. Swipe to see a photo of talkback with HS students at yesterday’s matinee. We are encouraged by the thoughtful questions and comments by this next generation of theatre artists! Thank you for being a wonderful and curious crowd!

Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 02/25/2023

What a great opening last night! Don’t miss our matinee tomorrow - Feb 26 at 2pm, Sottile Theatre.
Director: Saundra DeAthos-Meers
Lights and set design: Daniel Chapman
Costume design: Savannah Fatigante

Photos by Catie Cleveland

College of Charleston Opera Members Perform "Belle Nuit" 02/23/2023

Our stellar students Chloe Henderson and Meleana Cabales performing "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" from Offenbach's 'The Tales of Hoffmann' on Fox 24 News Now. Come see them perform this beautiful piece live this Friday, Feb 24 at 7:30PM or Sunday, Feb 26 at 2:00PM at Sottile Theatre!

College of Charleston Opera Members Perform "Belle Nuit"

02/22/2023

Come take a look at what goes in to CofC Opera's production of 'The Tales of Hoffmann'! A great insight to hopefully pique your interest in coming to see this massive collaboration between the director, light/set/projections designer, cast, orchestra, and conductor..
Performances take place in the historic Sottile Theatre on Feb 24 at 7:30PM and Feb 26 at 2:00PM.
Tickets range from $15-$50 and are available online or in person.
Link to tickets: https://cofc.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=MUTH&linkID=cofc-multi&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

Photos from Charleston Symphony's post 02/20/2023
02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day from Hoffmann 💕🤭

Photos from College of Charleston Opera's post 01/26/2023

CofC Day is all about celebrating what you love about the College of Charleston on our Founder’s Day! Help celebrate our 253rd birthday by joining us for 24 hours of giving!
CofC Opera’s goal this year is to raise $8K to cover the cost for HD video recording of our upcoming production - “Tales of Hoffmann.” This is a wonderful outcome of our live performance that otherwise would be lost. Opera students will receive a high quality recording of their performance to boost their careers. It is also a wonderful way of connecting to faraway family and friends who cannot make it to the performance in person.
If you’d like to make a big difference today, this is your chance! Take a look at the high-quality product we were able to secure with your donations last year for our full production of “The Magic Flute.”
Please consider supporting the Artistic Heartbeat of Charleston - donate to CofC Opera: https://cofcday.cofc.edu/campaigns/cofc-opera

01/24/2023

We are exactly ONE MONTH away from the opening night! “The Tales of Hoffmann” is Jacques Offenbach’s fantastical opera based on the thrilling short stories from the mind of the poet E.T.A. Hoffmann. Follow Hoffmann on a surreal journey as he searches for love, meaning and reality. Performances will be sung in French with English supertitles and are presented alongside musicians from partnering Charleston Symphony. Performances of “The Tales of Hoffman” take place at the Sottile Theatre (44 George St) on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $50, with discounts for seniors (60+), military/veterans, and youth under 18, as well as CofC students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased through the George Street Box Office online, by emailing
[email protected], calling (843) 953-4726 or in person.

01/13/2023

Excitement for our upcoming production of The Tales of Hoffmann grows as we’re stepping into staging 🤩👀
Show dates and times:
Feb 24 7:30PM
Feb 26 2:00PM
College of Charleston Sottile Theatre
Tickets range from $15 to $50 and are available online cofc.evenue.net / by email [email protected] / by phone (843)953-4726 or in person George St Box Office (44 George St)


12/19/2022

Give a gift that makes a difference - give the gift of opera!
CofC Opera presents a fully staged production of "The Tales of Hoffmann" by J. Offenbach.
This beautiful French opera contains various operatic 'hits' such as "Belle nuit" and the Doll Song "Les oiseaux dans la charmille".
It is a great production to come see even if you're not too familiar with the art form.
Support our talented CofC musicians collaborate with a professional orchestra of Charleston Symphony players.
You won't want to miss this operatic masterpiece at the Sottile Theatre!
Tickets available at: https://cofc.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=MUTH&linkID=cofc-multi&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

Music Major Connects with Cultural Heritage Through Filipino Art Song 12/07/2022

We are very proud of our CofC Opera student Meleana!
"The project will culminate on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at 3 p.m. with Cabales presenting a lecture and recital on kundiman at Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting St. The 45-minute recital will highlight five art songs along with a presentation on the historical and musical significance of the genre. A reception with Filipino food will follow."

Music Major Connects with Cultural Heritage Through Filipino Art Song Meleana Cabales was scrolling through YouTube earlier this year when the song “Madaling Araw” by Francisco Santiago popped up in her recommendations. Curious, she clicked on the link. "I was hooked from the first listen," she recalls. "It vaguely sounded like something I’d sung before, but it ...

Arts, etc, Informational Video 12/02/2022

We are honored to be featured in the Arts, etc informational video.
The Kiawah-based, all volunteer non-profit raises funds to bring high quality art programs to local schools.

Thank you for sponsoring our last Children's Opera production of The Billy Goats Gruff in the John's Island and Wadmalaw area schools.
We look forward to our continued close partnership!

Arts, etc, Informational Video Learn how Arts, etc., a Kiawah-based, all volunteer non-profit, raises funds to bring high quality arts programs into local schools.

11/30/2022

If you haven't made up your mind about where to donate on this Giving Tuesday - CofC Opera is a great choice!

11/29/2022

https://give.cofc.edu/opera
This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting our upcoming fully staged production of the Tales of Hoffmann. Our goal is to raise $5000 to cover half of the orchestral cost. Our students gain unique experience by having the opportunity to perform live with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
Every donation counts!
Thank you!

11/23/2022

Applications for Music Scholarships are open NOW and will close on Jan 2! Start your application before Nov 28 and receive $5 off your application fee (full price $15). The coupon will be sent via email by Acceptd. Applications started after the 28th will not be eligible for the discount. This Cyber Monday deal won't last long - you'll also need to complete your application by the 30th! Link to scholarship information can be found on CofC Opera’s Linktree (link in bio).

11/12/2022

Two more shows today @ 2 PM and 5:30PM! Also - our students are taking over the Instagram Stories to show you the action behind the curtains! It’s going to be a fun day, don’t miss out! 🎟️ gsbo.cofc.edu

11/11/2022

🦋OPENING NIGHT🦋
🕖 7PM
📍Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St

Opera Workshop Showcase Explores 'What If' 11/09/2022

Thank you, The College Today, for our awesome feature! We love the action shots included in the article, and we're proud of Meleana and her love for opera and leadership in our cast. Tickets are still available for our shows this weekend!

"Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a different direction, decided to pursue another opportunity in a different city? College of Charleston Opera explores the power choices can have in shaping our lives with the showcase “What If,” featuring popular selections from opera and music theater that represent the student-performers’ hard work and perseverance.
Featuring works by Richard Strauss, Gioachino Rossini, Georges Bizet, and Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, among others, “What If” gives voice students an opportunity to put what they’ve learned into practice. “What If” is a part of an opera workshop course that gets these students ready for future productions."
Read more from the article attached below:

Opera Workshop Showcase Explores 'What If' Above: Meleana Cabales, far left, rehearses with her castmates for the upcoming opera workshop showcase "What If." Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a different direction, decided to pursue...

College of Charleston 10/31/2022

CofC Opera students invite you to come and experience a series of personal “What If’s..” The stories will be intertwined with staged musical songs and opera arias as well as ensemble numbers. Come witness a truly unique and personal performance in the cozy Chapel Theatre. Only 3 performances with limited seating! Secure your ticket at gsbo.cofc.edu
We can’t wait to take you on this musical flight 🦋

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CofC Vocal Experience Sign Up Form 10/07/2022

📣CofC Department of Music opens our doors on Nov 12 for our inaugural Vocal Experience Day!
📣We welcome all high school singers— free of charge!
📣What’s included? Everything you see on the poster!
📣Important fact: College of Charleston offers a BA in music and encourages double majoring in another field.
📣Come out and experience a day at your future college!
📣Applications due by Nov 1!

CofC Vocal Experience Sign Up Form This form is to apply for the CofC Vocal Experience happening on November 12th! The day will include a pizza party, tour of the campus, a voice masterclass, and a free ticket to the CofC Opera scenes program later that evening!

10/04/2022

It’s that time of year - we are now accepting Music Scholarship Applications! The College of Charleston offers a BA in Music with scholarship opportunities for students majoring in all areas of Performance, Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and Music Theory/Composition. Surf around our voice page and check out the link to Music Scholarships!

10/03/2022

Announcing CofC Vocal Experience Day 🎉
Join us Saturday, Nov 12 for a day in the life of a College of Charleston voice student! What’s in store? A private campus tour, a masterclass led by voice faculty, AND complimentary tickets to our scenes program that evening. Don’t forget the pizza party with current voice students!
You don’t want to miss this - register now!

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