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OPERA America invites you to become part of the nation's only service organization supporting the
creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. Whether you’re an artist, trustee, administrator, volunteer or audience member, the connection to the world of opera will be closer and deeper through an OPERA America membership.


 
Individual Membership ($75)
Individuals with a variety of backgrounds find that membership with OPERA America helps maximize their resources, impact and enjoyment of the entire field.

  • Our new magazine, Opera America brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine contains thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor of the opera field.
  • Access to Opera Source, the comprehensive online career resource for singers, administrators, technical/production professionals, teachers and all other creative and performing operatic artists.
  • Online learning courses provide an in-depth understanding of masterpieces of opera literature using the unique capacity and convenience of the Internet.
  • Discounts on Workshops, Annual Conference registration and publications, including our Perspective Series.
  • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.
  • Access OPERA America Information Service for personal research assistance.
  • The Membership Directory includes address information for our Professional Company Members, as well as Business, Library and Associate members.
  • The Annual Field Report, our yearly overview of artistic and managerial accomplishments in the field.
Opera Source Membership ($45 / $25 Student *)
This online resource contains audition information and thousands of listings of opportunities for education and career advancement in opera for administrators, singers, composers, technical/production professionals and teachers.

*   Students receive a reduced rate with proof of full-time registration in a college, university or conservatory. A photocopy of an ID card or other proof must be submitted with payment.

  • Access to Opera Source, the comprehensive online career resource for singers, administrators, technical/production professionals, teachers and all other creative and performing opera artists.
  • Discounts on publications, including our Perspective Series.
  • Our series of electronic newsletters; these publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.

 
Professional Opera Company Membership (dues vary by budget level) *
Maximize your opera company's resources through a complete range of informational, technical and financial assistance services. Publicize performances and auditions, and become eligible for awards from The Opera Fund.

* - Eligibility criteria for membership at this level apply.

  • Obtain expert advice and assistance:
    • Benefit from counsel available on a broad range of issues, including production, marketing and public relations, education, fundraising, long-range planning and board building.
    • Consult by telephone, in person and through referral with noted peers.
    • Receive visa support letters for international artists engaged to perform with your company.
  • Gain visibility:
    • Publicize performances through the online Season Schedule of Performance database, NewsLink e-newsletter and in our magazine, Opera America.
    • A link from OPERA America's Web site in our company listings.
    • Announce auditions in Opera Source.
    • List new operas and music-theater works in the online New Works Directory and the new works-themed issue of our magazine, Opera America.
    • Advertise sets, costumes, titles, props and other materials for rental or sale in the online Production Directory free of charge. Benefit from OPERA America's work with the national media to place stories that promote the work of company members.
  • Get funding:
    • Apply for grants from The Opera Fund, which supports the creation and development of new works and related audience development.
  • Receive member publications:
    • Our magazine, Opera America, which brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine extends our commitment with thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor in the opera field.
    • The Annual Field Report, a concise statistical look at the state of opera in North America.
    • The Membership Directory, an annual directory with contact information for company, associate, business and educational members in addition to a listing of individual members.
    • The Professional Company Member Directory, listing names and contact information for principal staff at member companies. The Technical Production Personnel Directory, an annual directory of contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for over 500 technical and production staff members at our Professional Company Members.
    • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site. Receive copies of research studies, such as recent reports on audience development.
  • Access exclusive information:
    • Be included in the Future Season Schedule, available only to General Directors, for assistance in planning co-productions.
    • Access our Production Directory and Opera Source: online databases available to you to search for sets, props, costumes or post auditions and search contact information for companies, artist managers and educational institutions
    • Access OPERA America's Information Service, including proprietary benchmarking statistics on aspects of company operations, human resource issues, information about past productions of a particular opera, peers to contact about commissioning an opera and other topics.
    • Access data from OPERA America's many field-wide surveys.
    • Request OPERA America staff to perform small research projects to address specific needs.
    • Communicate with peers by mail, telephone and e-mail to benefit from a regular exchange of information and resources among the various professional specialties.
    • Help shape the agenda of OPERA America's seminars, Annual Conferences and special publications.
    • Network with colleagues and opera company staff and trustees at the Annual Conference and regional meetings including special fundraising, marketing and public relations sessions.
  • Save:
    • Post unlimited free job listings on the OPERA America Web site.
    • Receive substantial discounts on publications, registration and meeting fees and advertising in our magazine, Opera America.
    • Access Club Quarters, a chain of private hotels offering economical rates in major cities.
    • Receive free registration for your staff for all online learning courses.
    • Use facilities in OPERA America's New York office to check e-mail or hold meetings.
  • Become an advocate:
    • Benefit from membership in the American Arts Alliance, OPERA America's lobbying representative on Capitol Hill.
    • Receive monthly Legislative Updates and periodic Action Alerts related to important federal legislation and regulation.
    • Access regular counsel on the establishment and management of your own government affairs committee to monitor and respond to important issues on the local and state levels, as well as on the federal level.
  • Support your trustees:
    • Designate three trustees to receive all the benefits of individual membership as well as our e-newsletter, TrusteeLink.
    • Nominate a trustee to OPERA America's National Trustee Council.
    • Send trustees to special sessions on governance issues at the Annual Conference.
Associate Membership ($250)
Connect to the opera community by publicizing your performances, stay informed about the opera field and gain access to professional development resources for administrators, artists, trustees and volunteers.

For opera presenters, guilds and nonprofit organizations.

  • Receive member publications:
    • Our magazine, Opera America, which brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine extends our commitment with thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor in the opera field.
    • The Annual Field Report, a concise statistical look at the state of opera in North America.
    • The Membership Directory, an annual directory with contact information for company, associate, business and educational members, in addition to a listing of individual members.
    • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.
  • Gain visibility:
    • Publicize performances through the online Season Schedule of Performance database, NewsLink e-newsletter and in our magazine, Opera America.
    • A link from OPERA America's Web site in our company listings.
    • Announce auditions in Opera Source.
    • List new operas and music-theater works in the online North American Works Directory and the new works-themed issue of our magazine, Opera America.
    • Advertise sets, costumes, titles, props and other materials for rental or sale in the online Production Directory free of charge.
  • Access exclusive information:
    • Access our Production Directory and Opera Source: online databases available to you to search for sets, props and costumes; to post auditions; and to search contact information for companies, artist managers and educational institutions
    • Access OPERA America's Information Service for assistance with inquiries, such as casting, funding, information on past productions of a particular opera, peers to contact about commissioning an opera, etc.
    • Network with colleagues and opera company staff at the Annual Conference and regional meetings, including special fundraising, marketing and public relations activities.
  • Save:
    • Post unlimited free job listings on the OPERA America Web site.
    • Receive discounts on publications, registration and meeting fees and advertising in our magazine, Opera America.

 
Educational Producing Associate Membership ($350)
Gain visibility for your productions, host workshops and receive information for you and your students, in addition to the opportunity to convene with your colleagues to discuss singer training practices across the country.

For educational institutions and training programs that produce opera.

  • Receive member publications:
    • Our magazine, Opera America, which brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine extends our commitment with thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor in the opera field.
    • The Annual Field Report, a concise statistical look at the state of opera in North America.
    • The Membership Directory, an annual directory with contact information for company, associate, business and educational members, in addition to a listing of individual members.
    • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.
  • Gain visibility:
    • Publicize performances through the online Season Schedule of Performance database, NewsLink e-newsletter and in our magazine, Opera America.
    • A link from OPERA America’s Web site in our company listings.
    • Announce auditions in Opera Source.
    • Participate in a Production Showcase and submit works to be considered for the New Works Sampler at our Annual Conference.
    • List new operas and music-theater works in the online North American Works Directory and the semi-annual supplement to our magazine, Opera America.
    • Advertise sets, costumes, titles, props and other materials for rental or sale in the online Production Directory free of charge.
  • Access exclusive information:
    • Participate in the National Singer Training Forum, a semi-annual meeting of stakeholders in the field, which includes opera company professionals, educators and music school deans, artist managers and vocal competition administrators.
    • Access our Production Directory and Opera Source: online databases available to you to search for sets, props, costumes or post auditions and search contact information for companies, artist managers and educational institutions Receive valuable comparative information on opera production and training activities at other educational institutions from an annual field study.
    • Access OPERA America's Information Service for assistance with inquiries such as casting, funding, information on past productions of a particular opera, peers to contact about commissioning an opera, etc.
    • Network with colleagues and opera company staff at the Annual Conference and regional meetings including special fundraising, marketing and public relations activities.
  • Save:
    • Receive discounts for Opera Source subscriptions purchased in bulk.
    • Post unlimited free job listings on the OPERA America Web site.
    • Receive discounts on publications, registration and meeting fees and advertising in our magazine, Opera America.
Business Membership ($300)
Gain access to decision makers locally, regionally and nationally and stay informed of the latest developments in the field. Make your business products and services known to a focused audience at discounted rates.

For artist managers, consultants, publishers, scenery and costume providers and others who offer services to the opera field.

  • Receive member publications:
    • Our magazine, Opera America, which brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine extends our commitment with thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor in the opera field.
    • The Annual Field Report, a concise statistical look at the state of opera in North America.
    • The Membership Directory, an annual directory with contact information for company, associate, business and educational members, in addition to a listing of individual members. This includes a detailed description of your company.
    • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.
  • Gain visibility:
    • A link from OPERA America's Web site in our company listings.
    • List new operas and music-theater works in the online North American Works Directory and the new works-themed issue of our magazine, Opera America.
    • Advertise sets, costumes, titles, props and other materials for rental or sale in the online Production Directory free of charge.
    • Publishers can showcase new works at the conference.
  • Access exclusive information:
    • Access our Production Directory and Opera Source: online databases available to you to search for sets, props and costumes; to post auditions; and to search contact information for companies, artist managers and educational institutions.
    • Access OPERA America's Information Service for assistance with inquiries such as casting, funding, information on past productions of a particular opera, peers to contact about commissioning an opera, etc.
    • Network with colleagues and opera company staff at the Annual Conference and regional meetings, including special fundraising, marketing and public relations activities.
  • Save:
    • Receive priority reservations and discounts for exhibiting at the Annual Conference.
    • Post unlimited free job listings on the OPERA America Web site.
    • Receive discounts on publications, registration and meeting fees and advertising in our magazine, Opera America.
Career Service Center Subscription ($125)
Extend resources to library users, students, and professionals through OPERA America's publications and online resources.

For libraries, career service centers and schools.

  • Receive member publications:
    • Our magazine, Opera America, which brings you the latest opera company news and details on current events in the field today. This full-color quarterly magazine extends our commitment with thoughtful and thought-provoking essays in addition to listings that document the artistic vigor in the opera field.
    • The Annual Field Report, a concise statistical look at the state of opera in North America.
    • The Membership Directory, an annual directory with contact information for company, associate, business and educational members, in addition to a listing of individual members.
  • Access online resources:
    • Access Opera Source, our online database available to you to search contact information for companies, artist managers and educational institutions in addition to finding career advancement opportunities in opera for administrators, singers, composers/librettists, technical/production professionals and teachers.
    • Keep up-to-date with our series of electronic newsletters. These publications are a combination of articles, opportunity listings and synopses of pertinent news items. Archives of these e-newsletters are available on our Web site.
  • Save:
    • Receive discounts on publications and advertising in our magazine, Opera America.
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