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Fresh out of high school during the height of the recession, I enrolled at Front Range Community College with a practical goal: complete my general education credits while I figured out what kind of future was actually possible. While there, I pursued music at every opportunity. Private voice and piano lessons, performing in the chamber choir, and immersing myself in music theory and history, with plans to transfer into a vocal performance program. But like many artists, I fa

One of the most important parts of our year as an opera company is our auditions. We hold auditions at least once a year, usually in February or March, and it is one of the most exciting things we do. If you have never auditioned for anything (or even if you have), let me take you on a little behind the scenes journey. The audition process starts months before audition day. The first step in the process is selecting our programming. Our mainstage show is generally the anc

What inspired your journey into the performing arts, and how did it lead you to Loveland Opera Theater? Jeff Bonin: I’ve been an arts fan for my whole adult life, and I really credit my very artistic wife for that. But my journey to arts leadership roles comes through my son’s interest in music. I started volunteering on the board of the Longmont Youth Symphony when he was in middle school and became the President there a few years later. I find a lot of joy in seeing the ki

Milestones Forged in Song: Celebrating 20 Years of Musical Storytelling As we look ahead to our 2026 season, Milestones Forged in Song , I am filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for what Loveland Opera Theatre continues to build with our artists, audiences, educators, and community partners. This season marks a significant milestone for our company as we celebrate 20 years of musical storytelling , while also honoring two historic anniversaries: the 150th anniversary