The Twin Cities Opera Guild is an independent, non-profit dedicated to opera education and outreach
08/09/2026
TCOG's Party in Pink was held on one of the warmest days this summer. Still, 104 opera enthusiasts attended to be entertained by Emily Cottam, mezzo soprano, and David Nelson, baritone, accompanied by Carson Rose Schneider, pianist, as they sang an enjoyable selection of opera and musical theater songs. Here are some pictures taken during the show.
TCOG provided Minnesota Opera with a grant to present “three Student Dress Rehearsals during the 2025–2026 season at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul.
The Student Dress Rehearsal program served Minnesota students in grades 6–12, generally ranging in age from approximately 11 to 18 years old…
Over 900 students attended the three Student Dress Rehearsals during the grant period...
By underwriting Dress Rehearsal costs, TCOG helped eliminate financial barriers for schools and ensured that students from throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin could experience live opera at no cost to their families or educators.”
Working together to build new audiences.
For more information on TCOG our website is: www.twincitiesoperaguild.org
06/14/2026
One of TCOG’s recipients has been using drums in the classroom in mindfulness activities used to introduce “strategies for calming their minds, focusing their attention, and relaxing.”
Singing has been incorporated “creating an atmosphere of
celebration and joy” while it “fostered a strong sense of community.”
The program is designed to “provide students with valuable opportunities to build social connections, practice self-regulation, express creativity, and experience the joy of making
music together.”
TCOG's celebration of Summer, Party in Pink, is coming soon; July 14th, at North Oaks Golf Club. Gather your friends and plan to attend this afternoon of music, conversation and food. Watch for your Invitation in the mail. You can register using the form in the Invitation or on TCOG's website: www.twincitiesoperaguild.org.
From ComMUSICation, May 15, 2026:
“Thank you to the Twin Cities Opera Guild for your support of ComMUSICation’s RISE Choir (3rd-5th grade) this spring semester. This school year began with overwhelming interest in the program and culminated in an impactful collaboration with legendary vocal activist Melanie DeMore.”
Twin Cities Opera Guild has been busy bringing music to audiences and supporting organizations bringing music to school students. Read all about it in our Spring Newsletter.
Presented below is a short video excerpt from TCOG's Cocktail Collaboration with Siena Forest, Soprano and the Lakes Area Music Festival team, Alexis Reed, Soprano, Ashley Sievers, Mezzo, Logan Barat, Tenor, and Joel Mathias, Bass-baritone, singing "Nous avons en tête une affaire – We Have a Plan," from Bizet's Carmen, accompanied by pianist Celeste Johnson. Enjoy!
TCOG website: www.twincitiesoperaguild.org
Reminder! TCOG's Spring Bouquet is around the corner. You are invited! Registrations must be received by May 12. We look forward to seeing you at this lovely event at Interlachen Country Club.
TCOG website: www.twincitiesoperaguild.org