We made it!

Hello, friends.

WOW.

The first season of One Ounce Opera is officially complete, but the party has most definitely just begun. In fact, this coming Monday, the entire OOO team and I are excited to record some big tracks in the acoustically gorgeous sanctuary at Central Presbyterian Church. Fancy pants.  We'll be sure to share the songs as soon as they are mastered...and maybe even include them on a new album?  Who knooooooows?

Such amazing opportunities await OOO, after a brief interruptus for summer travels (note: did you know several of us are going to be performing in operas overseas? Stay tuned for personal updates from the lucky singers).

Now, this doesn't mean that we won't be sangin'.  There are weddings that scream for Puccini (um, every wedding? haha), private parties to skillfully serenade, and surprise public places/functions to flash mob (we're supposed to be there...we promise!).  Our entire company will just be partially separated by a big ocean for a while.

Sniff, sniff.

For now, here are a few hints on what's cookin' next season, which kicks off with a BIG 1st Anniversary Extravaganza on 8/23/13. Think you've got us figured out?  Comment below! "Winners" get in to our next show FREE!

HINT #1: No escape from reality.
HINT #2: Don't "slam" your foot in the door!
HINT #3: I think my eye just fell off. Got a spare?

Ooooh......

Ta ta for right now,
Julie

Julie Fiore, OOO Founder and General Director

 

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2013 is gonna ROCK hard, y'all.

The excitement from the secret chambers of OOO's meetings (i.e., over a beer or two) is harder and harder to stifle -- and we don't wish to.  This new year brings new challenges, varied collaborations, and abounding possibilities.

We will once again stretch ourselves and question the limitations of "our" music, seeking to surprise and move our loyal audiences.

All throughout February -- in fact, every Saturday evening -- catch a rotating small group of OOO Singers during Institution Theater's BITTERFEST.  Tickets are available online or at the box office, but the space is limited, so we suggest getting them early!  Check each individual event page to see which of your favorite singers are slated each week, as we join improv masters and other local performance artists in a free-for-all f-you-v-day variety show.

On Valentine's Day, OOO singers will perform at TWO free events.  Once again, we are pleased to be invited to sing in the gloriously acoustic Central Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, as a part of the famous Thursday Noon Concert Series.  The concert is (redundancy alert!) at noon, and is meant for a perfect lunchtime break.  See their site for more info on reserving your lunch and parking, etc.

THEN, for happy hour, a trio of OOO singers will be sharing some favorites at the Whole Foods-Gateway from 5:00-7:00.  Here's the info for what we think is the perfect amuse buche to your V-day dinner plans!

Also, have you checked out the newly-added singer bios?  I mean, come on.  We'll add our mugshots soon, too, and some solo clips of us showing off, so stay tuned for that.  How lucky are we to have these fantastic singers here locally, much less a part of OOO?  So much talent...

There are many, many other so-awesome-we-can't-say-anything-yet-for-fear-of-jinxing-our-mojo concert/performance opportunities coming this spring, and the possibility of bringing OOO to outlying communities (rogue opera on TOUR, yo - we'll earn that rockstar cred yet!).  When you come see us at these events in February, make sure you come say "hello" -- introduce yourself! -- so we can be sure to thank you for your continuing support.  Truly, dreams coming to fruition.  We feel AMAZING.

Cheers again, friends,

Julie

 

(Julie Fiore, OOO Founder and Director)

 


The reviews are in...

...and One Ounce Opera experienced “stunning success” at our first public performance on June 24th. As I mentioned in a previous entry, we were approached to sing at LeslieFest 2012 in Downtown Austin’s famed Red River District. Wish you could have been there!

After ear-splitting heavy metal and crowds yelling to speak to one another, you could literally hear a pin drop once our music began. Unsuspecting festival-goers were treated to a specially tailored, one-time-only concert program drenched in OOO style - a mixture of some classic slap-stick comedy, a touch of burlesque, simple sentimentality, honest communication, and of course, beautiful singing.

Erin Bales, Emily Breedlove, Michael Holderer, Ann Sauder, Jake Jacobsen, Julie Fiore, Davy Green, Diane House

The audience was sold. The crowd easily multiplied as more were entranced by such an interesting sonic and theatrical experience. Memories were formed and emotions were bared. Those that knew Leslie Cochran literally reached out with hugs, saying, "he would've loved this."

More words from our audience keep flooding in, most new fans of opera who are still sharing their thoughts with us via Facebook, Twitter, email, and phone. The reaction has been everything a Founder could hope for. WE SANG OPERA IN A BAR AND PEOPLE LIKED IT.

Now, on to the next chapter of One Ounce Opera, where we continue sharing this gift of music and meaning. A warm, gracious “Thank You” to Brently Heilbron (the organizer of LeslieFest 2012), Juli Phillips (an owner at Lipstick24), volunteers and bartenders at the festival, and most of all, those who were there to help us make this such a positive, satisfying experience.

Cheers, and thanks,
Julie

Julie Fiore
Founder and General Director
One Ounce Opera