First Coast Opera

10/08/2026

🎶 First Coast Opera joined general & executive directors from Opera Orlando, Opera Naples, Pensacola Opera, Opera Tampa, Gulfshore Opera and Palm Beach Opera for the second gathering of the Florida Opera Alliance.

We spent two days sharing ideas, discussing trends and exploring ways Florida’s opera companies can collaborate, from production resources and fundraising, to state funding and communications.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the state and strengthen the relationships that help opera thrive. ❤️

10/01/2026

🎶 Tenors & Baritones: We Want You in Our Chorus!

First Coast Opera is looking for classically-trained tenors and baritones to join the chorus for Donizetti’s 'The Elixir of Love' (sung in Italian 🇮🇹).

Be part of our New Year’s production in historic St. Augustine and help bring this charming romantic comedy to life on stage.

🗓️ Rehearsals in St. Augustine begin Dec 5
Performances on Dec 31 & Jan 2
Paid contract

📧 Interested? Send an inquiry to [email protected] with:
• Photo
• Performing résumé or bio
• Media samples or links to online recordings (video preferred)

Know a tenor or baritone who should see this? Tag them below or share this post!

🎭 See you at the opera!

09/29/2026

Catch our encore performance of Bach's COFFEE CANTATA at Sydonie Mansion in Mount Dora on Sunday, October 4th at 2pm as part of the Howey Music Series.

09/23/2026

Meet SHANNON ACEVEDO, FCO’s Board Secretary! 🎶

If you’ve been to a First Coast Opera production over the years, you may already know Shannon from the stage. She has been singing with the FCO chorus since 2017, and this year she’s taking on a new role with the organization as a member of our Board of Directors and Secretary.

Shannon recently launched SD Planning Solutions, a land planning and real estate development consulting firm focused on actionable, earth-positive projects that are sustainable over time.

A mezzo-soprano who loves music, the arts and all things natural, Shannon lives in St. Augustine Beach with her husband, Angel.

We’re grateful to have Shannon bringing her experience, enthusiasm and love of the arts to the board, as well as continuing to share her voice with us onstage!

09/18/2026

📢 Victoria Isernia & John Tibbetts II from Amelia Island Opera will be in St. Augustine TOMORROW NIGHT (Sept 19, 7pm) for a concert at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. John and Victoria were last on our stage in THE MIKADO and most recently performed in St. Augustine as part of Romanza with Sposi Cantanti.
🎶 Hope to see you there!

Join us this Saturday, September 19th at 7pm for beginning of the And Let There Be Music Concert Series here at St. Anastasia. Come and enjoy A Night On Broadway! Some of the best entertainment offered by the concert series, so don't miss it! As always, the concert series is free and open to the public.

09/14/2026

☕ Need a coffee fix?

Get your caffeine and your opera buzz going one more time! Bach’s COFFEE CANTATA returns on October 4 at Howey Music Series in Mount Dora.

🎟️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/howeymusicseries/2282295

09/11/2026

Last Chance to see Bach's 'Coffee Cantata' + Donizetti's 'Rita' in St.Augustine before it goes on the road to Amelia Island.

Adults $50 • Under 30 $30 • Under 18 FREE

3 SINGERS. 2 COMIC OPERAS. 1 GREAT TIME.

Tomorrow at 2 PM
Tickets → https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=347349

09/10/2026

Two husbands. One wife. One very important question:
Who gets stuck with Rita?!
Find out at Something's Brewing!

TONIGHT & SATURDAY on Anastasia Island
🎟️ https://www.firstcoastopera.org/something-brewing