THE NEW ZEALAND OPERA SOCIETY

Local soprano Paloma Bruce has been accepted by the prestigious Royal College of Music in London to start her postgraduate studies this eptember. Paloma has always dreamed of becoming an opera singer and she says "this is my chance to make my dream closer to reality". At he Royal College of Music, Paloma will have the opportunity to betrained by world-class teachers and coaches and to sing alongside some of the world's best young singers.

Paloma has had local success with winning the Wellington Aria in 2006, and was a PriceWaterhouseCoopers Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist with NBR NZ Opera in 2005. Currently resident in Auckland while studying with Frances Wilson at the Auckland Opera Studio, Paloma is planning to come home to Wellington to perform a fundraising concert, the details are to be confirmed).

Paloma's family is holding a screening of the movie "Orchestra Seats" at the Penthouse cinema on Wednesday 28th February to help raise funds for her tuition fees. she will sing a song beforehand.

To book a movie ticket Contact Paul.Bruce@greens.org.nz Tel 972 8699, or send $20 per seat to Paloma Bruce fundraiser, 272 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn.

To be on Paloma's maiiling list for future performances, email her directly at palomairisbruce@gmail.com.