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Temple University Opera Theater provides a 21st century conservatory-level training for the modern opera singer.

Students are trained to be competent and competitive in the diverse and evolving international opera industry.

10/19/2026

🎓 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEE TERRILL

Temple Opera Theater is excited to spotlight Ashlee Terrill, MM Vocal Performance, Class of 2026!

We’re proud to celebrate Ashlee and wish her continued success in her artistic journey!

10/17/2026

Temple Opera Theater is ecstatic to have Alyssa Weathersby as our guest stage director for our upcoming production of Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’!

Last year, Alyssa directed our Graduate Opera Scenes Workshop, and we are so excited to have her back with us this season! She brings a wealth of talent and experience to the rehearsal room, along with fresh ideas and an exciting artistic vision. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from her expertise throughout this process and look forward to bringing her vision to life in this spectacular production.

Welcome back to Temple Opera Theater, Alyssa Weathersby !

10/15/2026

Temple Opera Theater is thrilled to welcome Christine Brandes as our guest music director and conductor for our upcoming production of George F. Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’!

An acclaimed conductor, soprano, and educator, Christine is celebrated for her extraordinary artistry and wide-ranging experience in opera and early music. We are honored to learn from her expertise and musicianship throughout this process and look forward to bringing this incredible production to life under her musical leadership.

Welcome to Temple Opera Theater Christine Brandes !

10/13/2026

Congratulations to the soloists performing with Graduate Conductors Chorus and Recital Chorus this week! We are so proud of all the singers involved in these beautiful performances and want to give a special spotlight to Esther Rhoades, this semester’s Opera Chorus Master, for her wonderful work!

Featured Soloists & Repertoire

Zelenka | Magnificat in D Major
Featuring Recital Orchestra
Lilly Gnam, mezzo-soprano soloist
Elyse Blaier, soprano soloist

Lili Boulanger | Hymne au Soleil
Elyse Blaier, soprano soloist

Joel Thompson | Amadou Diallo from Seven Last Words of the Unarmed
Will Jordan, tenor soloist

Congratulations to everyone involved! We are proud to celebrate the talent and hard work of our Temple Opera students!

10/09/2026

Don’t miss Temple’s annual Mosaic Concert! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the variety of ensembles and artists Temple has to offer. From musical theater to film music to choral performances, Mosaic celebrates the incredible talent of our students!

This year, Temple Opera Theater is represented by Sophie Yerxa-Robinson and Clémence Revollon, performing “Quando me’n vo” from Giacomo Puccini’s ‘La bohème’.

Join us today at 12 PM or 7:30 PM at the Temple Performing Arts Center!

09/26/2026

Announcing Temple Opera Theater’s production of George F. Handel’s “Giulio Cesare in Egitto”! When a shocking assassination sends Rome and Egypt into chaos, will love restore peace… or will power-hungry tyrants prevail?

🗓️ Friday Nov. 13th 7:30PM
🗓️ Sunday Nov. 15th at 3PM
🗓️ Tuesday Nov. 17th at 7:30PM
📍Tomlinson Theater

Scan the QR code below for more information and tickets, which can also be purchased at boyer.temple.edu/events.
Performances will be live-streamed on our Youtube channel for those who aren’t able to join us in person. We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

Congratulations to our graduate students Elyse Blaire and Will Jordan on their performances in tonight’s masterclass at the Kimmel Center! A heartfelt thank you to soprano Leah Hawkins and tenor Issachah Savage for sharing their expertise, insight, and artistry with our students.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to provide our singers with meaningful experiences working alongside such talented and generous professionals. What an honor!

Issachah Savage Leah Hawkins

09/20/2026

SINGING 🎶 SMILES 😊 & SOFT PRETZELS 🥨 at the University Chorale and University Voices Fall Retreat! 🦉

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