Named for San Francisco Opera's first General Director Gaetano Merola, the Merola Opera Program is an 11-week summer training program featuring classes and public performances of operas to give the selected artists a comprehensive education early in their career.  Known for its world-class faculty and superb alumni, Merola provides a one-of-a-kind summer training experience for 20 singers, 4 apprentice coaches, and one apprentice stage director.  Began in 1957, Merola is the oldest program of its kind.

Merola Opera Program

The San Francisco office focuses on artistic management, operations, and community engagement for performing arts.

San Francisco

Sean Waugh

Peter Grunberg

Lauren Hewitt

This department oversees organizational leadership and strategic direction through the board of directors.

Board Governance

This department oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization through board member activities.

Board Management

This department oversees the organization’s operational functions and fosters member involvement and participation.

Operations and Engagement

This department focuses on supporting artists through various administrative and programmatic initiatives.

Artist Services

This department focuses on the development and presentation of musical performances and coaching for artists.

Merola Opera Program

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Teams

Board Governance

Board Management

Operations and Engagement

Artist Services

Performing Arts

Offices

Merola Opera Program

Org chart

Teams

Board Governance

Board Management

Operations and Engagement

Artist Services

Performing Arts

Offices

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