March 29, 2024

Opera Guild to meet Saturday at Park Centre

The Newton Opera Guild will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Garden Room of Park Centre.

The afternoon program will be presented by Sam Carroll, who is artistic and educational coordinator at Simpson College in Indianola. He will preview the opera, “A Little Night Music,” which is one of three operas performed during the Des Moines Metropolitan Summer Festival Season.

Carroll will share his experience and education with the guild audience. He joined the Summer Festival staff in 2010 and the administration staff of the Des Moines Opera in 2015. He teaches diction for singers and studio voice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Simpson College and a masters in vocal performance from Louisiana State university.

“Steven Sondheim’s stunning tour de force musical tells a story where old flames kin and love affairs unite,” Carroll said of “A Little Night Music.”

Join Carroll and guild members for an informative afternoon of opera education and fellowship. All members and guest are invited. interested newcomers are encouraged to attend and become involved in an organization that provides a social outlet, education and the opportunity to hear outstanding music performed but the Des Moines Metropolitan Opera.