named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Concert Performances
Presentations of operatic highlights and themed concerts, such as "Great Moments from the Grand Stage"
Educational Outreach
Lectures, demonstrations, and live performances to introduce young audiences to opera
Emerging Artist Opportunities
Performance experience with orchestra and professional direction for early-career vocalists
Fully Staged Opera Productions
Professional productions of classic operas such as Verdi's _Nabucco_, performed with orchestra and full staging
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 2 activities
- Deliver educational outreach programs in schools and librariesConducts interactive lectures and live opera performances in schools and libraries to introduce students to opera, a program initiated in 1982. These efforts are part of the organization’s community outreach to promote understanding and appreciation of opera.
- Produce professional opera performancesProduces fully staged opera productions and concerts for Westchester audiences, including recent and upcoming performances such as Verdi's Nabucco in Concert and 'Great Moments from the Grand Stage' in October 2025. The organization has presented live opera since 1985, with documented performances of works including La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, I Pagliacci, and excerpts from The Merry Widow, Il Trovatore, and Carmen.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host fundraising and cultural eventsOrganizes fundraising events such as the Sip & Serenade Soirée, which feature operatic performances and culinary offerings, to support upcoming productions like Verdi's Nabucco in Concert.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Maintain a volunteer chorus for tri-state area singersOperates a volunteer chorus open to singers from the tri-state area without requiring auditions, supporting community participation in opera.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$10K89%
Program service revenue$5505%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANTHONY MARRELLA — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- BARBARA EVA STEVENSON — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- BILLIE TUCKER — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIR GENERAL MANAGER
- DOLLY HOCKEMEYER — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- JOHN DELFS — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- LOUISE SHEPHERD — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- MARGE BLISS — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- MELISSA CINTRON-GABRIEL — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- PAULETTE SOFFIN — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- SHARON PARENTE — MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Billie Tucker Partner — Co-founded New Rochelle Opera in 1985
- Billie Tucker Partner — Co-founder of New Rochelle Opera
- Brandon Coleman Partner — Featured performer in the role of Zaccaria.
- Broadway World Partner — Reported on New Rochelle Opera’s programming and leadership appointments.
- Camille Coppola Partner — Co-founded New Rochelle Opera in 1985
- Camille Coppola Partner — Co-founder of New Rochelle Opera
- Christina Major Partner — Featured performer in the role of Abigaille.
- Jason C. Tramm Partner — Appointed Artistic and General Director in 2025
- Jason Detwiler Partner — Featured performer in the role of Nabucco.
- Jason Tramm Partner — Conductor for the production.
- Jeremy Brauner Partner — Featured performer in the role of Ismaele.
- Michele Detwiler Partner — Featured performer in the role of Fenena.
- New Rochelle Public Library Partner — Collaborated on early public performances and educational outreach initiatives.
- New York Times Partner — Published multiple feature articles on New Rochelle Opera’s history, growth, and community impact.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with volunteers from across the tri-state area for chorus participation and production support.
- Opera Wire Partner — Covered New Rochelle Opera's upcoming performances and events.
- Talk of the Sound Partner — Published articles on New Rochelle Opera’s artistic leadership and performances.
- Westchester Magazine Partner — Included New Rochelle Opera in listings of top regional events.
- Westchester Wag Magazine Partner — Featured New Rochelle Opera in coverage of cultural events and artists.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Opera Presentationmethodology: community-engaged opera presentationBy combining fully staged productions, concerts, and outreach, the organization makes opera accessible and engaging for diverse audiences because shared cultural experiences foster inclusion and broaden participation.
- Cross-Genre Performance for Accessibilitymethodology: cross-genre_performanceBy blending grand opera arias with Broadway repertoire, the organization creates accessible performances because familiar musical styles lower barriers to entry for new and diverse audiences.
- Emerging Artist Developmentmethodology: emerging-artist-developmentBy providing performance opportunities with orchestra and professional artistic direction, the organization supports emerging vocal talent because structured, high-quality stage experience accelerates artistic growth and career readiness.
- Youth Engagement Through Arts Educationmethodology: youth-engagement-through-arts-educationBy delivering educational programming such as lectures, demonstrations, and live performances, the organization cultivates early appreciation and understanding of opera among young audiences because experiential learning increases long-term cultural engagement.