Golden Gate Opera
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May 23, 2012
This group not only creates real access for all in the community to enjoy and learn about opera, it offers access to artists , and aspiring artists in the community to partiscipate in Opera. My son is 8 yrs old and sings with the SF Boys Chorus. He and another young man, 10, were given the opportunity to traing and be a part of their lastest production Lincoln and Booth. This opportunity for those in the community, offereing access to these youg kids can be life changing. I encourage all to support this great org. Brian
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Likely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Quite well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 14, 2012
Many hearing the word "opera" wince at stuffy, boring, interminable singing in a foreign language, with costly tickets. Golden Gate Opera proves "it ain't necessarily so!" GGO breaks off opera's crusty veneer to bring fresh and lively mini-productions to schools, and the children love it. GGO also hosts intimate receptions at private homes where rising stars sing their favorites and make our ears vibrate. GGO presents timeless classics, plus new operas themed to entertain in English. If and when enough funds are available, GGO presents full-length operas on the smaller Marin Center stage, at affordable prices for families. Where else could my children and I have shared music like this?
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 12, 2012
Dear Ms. Becker, The students in my class adored the Hansel and Gretel opera performance in October! Most of the students had never attended an opera before. Prior to the event, we spent time learning about opera as an art form. We read a version of the fairy tale in class and predicted how the book version of this famous story might differ from the stage performance. We discussed how many opera performances are presented in foreign languages They were thrilled to learn that Hansel and Gretel would be performed in English! We also prepared ourselves to carefluly observe the movements and actions of the characters as well as the set designs. In the days following the experience, students wrote a paper comparing and contrasting the book with the opera version. They also created some beautiful artwork in the form of a Persian miniature (this type of art features a border depicting story details surrounding the main picture). I have enclosed a few samples of their work as a small token of thanks for this wonderful gift. We would have sent this sooner, but these pictures have been proudly displayed in our classroom window for the past months! Thank you so much, again, for offering this special opportunity to our class. I wish you could have attended with us to see how beautifully the children behaved and the fine manner in which they represented the Rancho (School) community. With warmest regards, Deb Parnell, 5th Grade teacher, Rancho Elementary
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 27, 2010
I want to thank Roberta for the Aria party. Not only opera, but playful Neapolitan songs as well! What a marvelous wan to spend a Sunday Afternoon in Marin. To sit, sipping wine, an arm's length from such beautiful and powerful voices is a magical experience that no Opera House can give us. This would be a wonderful way to introduce Opera-Shy Spouses to the energy and joy of operatic voices! Bravo!! Best, Gayle Delaney
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I'm new and I want to volunteer now. I brought my visiting guests to the Aria Party too, seniors from France, and they had a wonderful time.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Put together opera experience for school enrichment without stress of worrying where the money is coming from, and go into as many schools as possible to help kids love the arts.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
February 18, 2012
Just posted on Facebook, Penelope Post page:Golden Gate Opera- Groundbreaking world premiere of Lincoln and Boot. on March 10-11 at Dominican University, San Rafael, CA (just north of San Francisco)
Profoundly moving revelation of the real story and relationships behind the Lincoln assassination 150 years ago. that changed the face of our nation and vaulted us into the modern era.
Excerpt aria on YouTube! Lincoln's speech, "My fellow countrymen" will make you cry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TpFr_NaebE
Goldengateopera.org for tickets . . . now.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 31, 2011
Dear Roberta:
We enjoyed the production Friday night immensely. The whole cast is fantastic, the costumes, makeup, stage direction is very good, and it works so smoothly in the theatre for all ages of audience, for such a complicated piece. Bravo! It really is a great opera for outreach and education for children that I hope it continues for decades as GGO's fall tradition.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
June 1, 2010
Golden Gate Opera performs professional opera in intimate local setting at prices you can afford. At the fund raising events you meet the performers and their families and they sing for you so close that you might feel their breath or hear the rustle in their clothes. These performers love their work and strive for excellence even at a small dinner party. Roberta runs the opera in such a way that people feel important and included - even the audience comes away with the feeling they have played a special role in being there. You know the money from the show tickets doesn't come close to covering all of the opera and administration costs. I donate and volunteer because I want more local opera like that in my life.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen the music transform faces, excite people and bring them together.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get more donations and volunteers.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people I have met and the wonderful performances.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Warm, caring, and concerned about the arts and their community.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide more and new kinds of outreach to schools, perform more and little known operas in local settings, enhance opportunities for local artists, interact / share with other local and major opera companies.
Ways to make it better...
There were more donations and volunteer help.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
They need more donations and volunteers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 1, 2010
This was my first experience performing in Professional Opera. Learning to work together with other performers as well as all the professional people who were involved in order to make this happen was a tremendous honor. I had a wonderful time performing in this Opera. Learning and singing music by Puccini was a joy. My parents brought me to see Rigoletto in San Francisco, my first Opera, when I was a child. I guess I have loved it ever since. This is a great Opera Company and I am pleased to be a part of it. Roberta Becker puts her whole heart and soul into it and keeps it alive and thriving. Thanks to her, and her hard work, Marin County can enjoy some beautiful Productions! Looking forward to more of them.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The most recent production of Madama Butterfly.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 1, 2010
Golden Gate Opera is a great company to perform with. I'm very happy to be part of the Emerging Artist program and am thankful for the opportunities that GGO has presented me and for (fingers crossed) future opportunities with them. I really felt like I was a part of the team and like I was needed and it felt very rewarding to perform with GGO. I found it to be a great experience, both supportive and educational, and I'll be really happy to perform with them again! :)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Performance experience, supportive environment for growth, I really feel appreciated with this company.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
opportunity for performance and to have my skills and hard work be worth something.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Supportive and helpful and interested in everyone working together in a positive way.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Put on a lot of wonderful operas and touch a lot of people in the community!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 1, 2010
I think Golden Gate Opera (GGO) has a great mission. Arts and culture is an important part of people's lives and helps them experience the excitement of the arts. GGO helps interested participants experience these vibrant arts by providing people of various ages, economic backgrounds, and cultures the opportunity to be immersed by giving quality performances as well as programming. I also think it's great that GGO wants children to experience opera as well through their Hansel & Gretel opera
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have had consistent feedback from the executive director and she has replied to my emails promptly
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
consistent and helpful
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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