Merola Opera Program

Each year, the Merola Opera Program brings young artists – many with financial needs - from all over the world to San Francisco for its summer training program. This world-class training is provided free of charge and, for the season’s public Merola Grand Finale, the program helps the artists to dress to the nines by purchasing gowns, tuxedos, or suits. Professional alterations are also covered and paid for through Merola’s Attire Fund.

Artists get to keep their new attire for future recitals and auditions, saving them hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This would not be possible without help from you, and we encourage you to make the Merola Grand Finale especially grand this year with a donation to the Attire Fund. Check out a few transition videos of Merola alums below to see the attire in action.

Merola Attire Fund - Edith Grossman ('17&'19)

Merola Attire Fund - Esther Tonea ('19)

Merola Attire Fund, Nicholas Huff (19)