Declan Theis: 2024 HS 2nd Place
Declan Thieses Declan Thies is a seventeen year old singer, pianist, saxophonist, and student at Tarpon Springs High School. His passion for music began at
Here is a video about a production of Pinocchio
produced by St. Petersburg Opera.
St. Pete Opera Guild’s commitment to opera education outreach programs to schools and the community includes financial support of the St. Petersburg Opera Company’s annual production of the charming children’s opera “Pinocchio”.
Since Pinocchio’s inaugural presentation in 2016, the guild has been one of the proud co-sponsors of the production, and guild members have served not only as volunteers at both school and public performances, but have helped to write and prepare the colorful “Pinocchio” pamphlet distributed to 3rd grade school students prior to their attending school performances..
Of course, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild supports the St. Petersburg Opera Company, and the talented team of professionals led by Maestro Mark Sforzini.
Declan Thieses Declan Thies is a seventeen year old singer, pianist, saxophonist, and student at Tarpon Springs High School. His passion for music began at
Sarah Wilke “I am Sarah Wilke, a 16-year-old junior in high school. I have been taking lessons with Melody Aristo for four years now. She
Helena Peterson Helena Peterson is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and attends St. Johs River State College as a dual enrollment student.
Guillermo Lopez, tenorLyric tenor Guillermo Lopez has been hailed as one of the promising voices in Mexico and theUS. He participated as a soloist in
Gregory Sheppard Jeremiah Abiah Nia Drummond Teresa Ancaya Maestro Mark Sforzini and St. Pete Opera in collaboration with the Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Patrick McNally is thrilled to get back to performing music for live audiences and is always excited to bring new works to life
Sarah Langdon, is a young woman with a goal. Having earned an Honorable Mention in the 2021 competition, she continued her studies and we are proud
Soprano Kaia Owens, is 17 years old and attends Tampa Preparatory School as a Junior. She studies voice with Dr. Jon Bassett from Florida College. Kaia