President's Council
Member Events

Season Opening Party

Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Celebrate the beginning of the new season and welcome back patrons from the summer hiatus. This event will include a cocktail reception and recital by the newest members of the Ensemble Studio program.

Working Rehearsal Dinner & Opera Insider Chat: Fidelio

Saturday, September 23 at 5 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Dinner is an additional cost of $125

Enjoy a cocktail reception and plated meal with wine service followed by an insightful, artist-driven conversation with the production’s creators. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio.

Opening Night Toast: Fidelio

Friday, September 29 at 10 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Working Rehearsal Dinner & Opera Insider Chat: La Bohème

Tuesday, October 3 at 5 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Dinner is an additional cost of $125

Enjoy a cocktail reception and plated meal with wine service followed by an insightful, artist-driven conversation with the production’s creators. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring our signature production of Puccini's unforgettable La Bohème.

Opening Night Toast: La Bohème

Friday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Spotlight Series: Fidelio Chorus Sing-Along and Listening Party

Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Can’t stop humming your favourite Fidelio chorus highlights? Join Price Family Chorus Master Sandra Horst and tenor and lecturer Stephen Clarke for an afternoon of music appreciation focused on Beethoven’s only opera, culminating in a rousing sing-along!

Spotlight Series: Holiday Carols and Cheer: Seasonal Songs with the COC

Saturday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Get into the holiday spirit with this musical event that the whole family can enjoy! Featuring performances by the artists of the COC Ensemble Studio.

Working Rehearsal Cocktails & Opera Insider Chat: The Cunning Little Vixen

Saturday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Cocktails are an additional cost of $50 per person

We’re delighted to offer a new format for our popular working rehearsal event! Enjoy a cocktail reception offering time to meet and mingle with arts lovers before a candid artist-driven conversation with our productions’ artistic teams. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring Leoš Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen, a deep exploration of humanity's interrelationship with the natural world. 

Opening Night Toast: The Cunning Little Vixen

Friday, January 26 at 9:30 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Working Rehearsal Cocktails & Opera Insider Chat: Don Giovanni

Monday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Cocktails are an additional cost of $50 per person

We’re delighted to offer a new format for our popular working rehearsal event! Enjoy a cocktail reception offering time to meet and mingle with arts lovers before a candid artist-driven conversation with our productions’ artistic teams. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring Mozart's spectacular Don Giovanni, staged as you've never seen it before!

Opening Night Toast: Don Giovanni

Friday, February 2 at 10:45 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Spotlight Series: It's in the Details: Costumes, Wigs, Make-Up, and Props

Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Discover how some of the off-stage creative departments—including props, hair and make-up, and costumes—are preparing for our spring operas, Medea and Don Pasquale. Demonstrations will be led by the talented artists and creators who make COC productions come alive.

Working Rehearsal Cocktails & Opera Insider Chat: Don Pasquale

Friday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Cocktails are an additional cost of $50 per person

We’re delighted to offer a new format for our popular working rehearsal event! Enjoy a cocktail reception offering time to meet and mingle with arts lovers before a candid artist-driven conversation with our productions’ artistic teams. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale, on stage at the COC for the first time in 30 years.

Opening Night Toast: Don Pasquale

Friday, April 26 at 9:45 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Working Rehearsal Cocktails & Opera Insider Chat: Medea

Monday, April 29 at 5 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Cocktails are an additional cost of $50 per person

We’re delighted to offer a new format for our popular working rehearsal event! Enjoy a cocktail reception offering time to meet and mingle with arts lovers before a candid artist-driven conversation with our productions’ artistic teams. The event concludes with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process—featuring Cherubini's Medea, on the COC stage for the first time ever!

Opening Night Toast: Medea

Friday, May 3 at 10:30 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

A celebratory toast and light refreshments immediately following the opening night performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre—a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast and creative team.

Spotlight Series: Anatomy of an Opera: Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White

Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

Available to all President's Council members

Members of the creative and production teams will lead a lively panel discussion on the creation of this bold new opera about Black Nova Scotian contralto Portia White. An exciting opportunity for members to get an exclusive sneak peek of this world premiere from composer Sean Mayes and director and librettist HAUI.

Season Closing Party

Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

Available at the President's Council Patron level and above

Celebrate the end of the 2023/2024 season. This event will include a cocktail reception and recital by the graduating artists of the Ensemble Studio program.