Our Mission
To enrich the cultural lives of our community members and to support rising opera stars in their careers by producing professional opera productions, concerts and international vocal competitions of the highest quality which promote an increased awareness and deeper appreciation of opera to expanding and diverse audiences of all ages.
Performance Space
We perform at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. The venue seats approximately 1,000 and is handicap-equipped.
Our History
We have displayed our entire history in an easy-to-follow timeline!
Our Board of Directors
Nelson Cover, Russell Franks, Al Ferruolo,
Paul Gauthier, Sue Gauthier, Kendra Haines,
Ed Halsey, Carolyn Lange, Toni Lemoine,
Marcia Loewinger, Dr. Robert J. Loewinger,
Dr. Joan Ortega-Cowan, Román Ortega-Cowan,
Joseph Palowich, Bob Webster
Our Production Team
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Our Committee Chairs
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Additional Support
Román Ortega-Cowan, Legal Counsel
Rosemary Gagliardi, Director Emeritus
Connie Derman, Historian
In Memoriam of Vero Beach Opera Directors
Lewis Golub, Donald Smith, Hermann Engelmann,
Joseph Bellomo, James Shields, David Hancock,
Richard Stark, Esq., Wayne Kleinstiver, Louis L. Lawson