About the Event
Opera! Pike! Park!
Live opera will once again fill the air in Milford, PA on August 25, 2024 in a free Opera! Pike! Park! concert on the lawn of the Ann Street Park in Milford Borough. Classic arias, Neapolitan songs, and Broadway tunes will be performed by singers from the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) in Philadelphia from 4-6:00 pm.
Opera! Pike! Park! is a production of Pike Opera Inc. a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. It is presented by Milford Borough’s Parks and Recreation Committee.
Opera! Pike! Park! is family friendly and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, snacks and beverages. Opera! Pike! Park! is free for anyone to attend, however reservations via Eventbrite are required to receive a program. There also are a limited number of seats in folding chairs under the tent.
Pianist Jose Melendez is in demand as a vocal coach, conductor, and collaborative artist. His professional engagements have taken him to Europe, South and Central America, Asia, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and throughout the mainland United States. He is committed to the artistic development of young and emerging singers, and has been associated with numerous young artist programs, competitions, and training centers. He holds a full-time position at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, where he is Assistant to the Music Director, Orchestra Librarian, and part of the music staff. He serves as Assistant Conductor, Collaborative Pianist, and Vocal Coach for various AVA productions and events, and he is also the Music Director of Concert Operetta Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to the performance of operetta in concert.
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Behind the Scenes
Board of Directors
The Opera! Pike! Park! Board of Directors was formed to organize the event for the summer of 2023. The Board will also explore the most effective structure going forward, to provide opera events for the greater Milford community for years to come.
Here’s what the board members have to say about Opera! Pike! Park!
Javier Morales
“Opera! Pike! Park! reinforces Milford’s positioning as a culturally-vibrant regional center for the art. In particular, it exposes young people to an art form they may not otherwise have experienced.”
Jim Pedranti & Rosann Kalish
“Opera in a Park on a Sunday afternoon!!! What could be better than that!! I’m proud to be a part of bringing that to our community.”
Rick Little
“Why do I volunteer? “You want to feel that you belong to something higher, to something even beyond this universe, then… go to the opera!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan (Turkish playwright)
Carol Needleman
“Opera! Pike! Park! brings our community together. It is a gorgeous, inspiring and beautiful event and I’m proud to be part of it.”
Lisa Winkler
“Music brings a community together and we appreciate the many volunteers and supporters who have made our summer music series possible each year.”
Cindy Stine
“I am delighted to be involved in an event that unites people of all ages and backgrounds. Music is the universal language.”
Sylvia Weir
“Opera! Pike! Park! engages opera lovers and new audiences alike with an open-to-all commitment.”
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Click here to make an online donation,
or you may make your donation via check to:
Pike Opera, Inc.
P.O. Box 371
Milford, PA 18337
Pike Opera is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is fully tax deductible.
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With Special Thanks to
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