Composer & Librettist Resources
OPERA America is dedicated to the promotion of new works through its many programs and offers its artist members information via workshops and publications. From advice on getting a commission and finding a publisher to information on tax law and health insurance issues, OPERA America offers essential guidance to creative and performing artists who are interested in opera.
Opera Source *
Opera Source contains the most recent information available on auditions and other upcoming events, as well as general information on thousands of mainstage, training, educational, management and competition opportunities from a range of organizations.
North American Works Directory (Formerly the New Works Directory - Coming Soon)
This listing of new works keeps readers abreast of new opera and music-theater and aims to connect composers and librettists with potential producers.
Workshops
OPERA America hosts professional development workshops across the country with experts from the field who provide business and career advice for emerging artists.
Making Connections
This series, held at OPERA America’s New York offices, consists of professional development and networking events for all opera artists.
Opera for Youth Directory
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Opera for Youth Directory provides comprehensive information about operas that can be performed for or by young people. In creating this directory, OPERA America has realized the vision of Opera for Youth, the organization that previously maintained the catalogue. The directory can be browsed in a number of ways and will prove useful for educators, directors and others involved in the creation of opera and musical theater.
Listserve *
Composers, librettists and staff members at member opera companies can subscribe to NewOpera-L, connecting them with colleagues around the country to ask questions and share information and resources.
ArtistLink Sample
This monthly electronic newsletter contains articles, resources and upcoming opportunities for opera artists and administrators. This member benefit replaces previous artistic services publications including Voices and Opera Forum.
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Links
American Composers Forum
Supports composers and develops new markets for their music. Through granting, commissioning, and performance programs, the Forum provides composers at all stages of their careers with valuable resources for professional and artistic development.
American Lyric Theater
ALT's Composer Librettist Development Program is a tuition free, eight- month resident artist program for emerging opera composers and librettists based in New York City that provides intensive mentorship with some of America's leading operatic writers.
American Music Center
Offers career services for composers, including grants for copying assistance, a Web magazine NewMusicBox, and an online database of composers and their works, NewMusicJukeBox.
Meet the Composer
Dedicated to allowing composers to connect with audiences, MTC also offers a succinct guide on the commissioning process.
Musical America Online
This popular and comprehensive print directory is now available online: Musical America's Web site is similar to the directory with up-to-date and exhaustive listings in 30 searchable databases. There is a cost associated with access. The site also features articles, breaking news, and a career center for artists and administrators.
New Opera and Musical Theater Initiative
Nurtures and supports New England writers and composers of musical theater and opera in the creation of new works.
NYFA Source
Most complete database on the Internet of ongoing grants, residencies, and other programs to assist composers, singers, and other artists.
Sequenza 21
This online contemporary classical music community provides a forum for those interested in new music to post comments, reviews, and upcoming events and links to resources.
VOX
New York City Opera’s VOX is an annual festival of new operas that offers American composers the opportunity to hear their works with full orchestras.
Do you use other resources as well? Have a list of favorite places for artist information? Please e-mail Anne Choe (
AChoe@operaamerica.org) with suggested additions to this list.