GO Community Engagement Programs are enriching the lives of a diverse cross section of the Southwest Florida community through a variety of creative activities.

Each year GO brings together nearly 500 performers and production personnel. We develop regional talent and engage regional professionals to perform with nationally recognized soloist and directors. Hundreds of students, elementary through college age enjoy their first opera experience by attending free dress rehearsals or lecture/demonstrations by our Professional Artists in Residence at area high school and college music classes. Over 4000 volunteer hours are contributed per year by adult chorusters and back stage volunteers. Through these Community Engagement activities, participants contribute to a thriving, harmonious community.

Emerging Artists Training Program (ages 16 +) provides private classical voice training and performance opportunities to talented singers in our community. Through auditions, young aspiring performers (ages 16 +) from the Southwest Florida region receive free private training and paid performance opportunities in community concerts and opera productions.  Participants receive individualized studies and solo performance opportunities, as well as section leader and support roles in opera productions. Trainees develop tools for success such a poise, stage presence, and confidence, giving them a competitive edge to increase opportunities as a vocal soloist.

Opera Chorus Skilled Adult Chorus members and the Youth Opera Chorus (7-15) receive high level instruction and perform in full-scale professional opera productions and concerts January through April. Auditions are held each fall.