The National Opera Center of America

OPERA America is dedicated to supporting the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera.

OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field through programs in the following categories:

• Creation: Artistic services that help artists and companies increase the creativity and excellence of opera productions, especially North American works;
• Presentation: Opera company services that address the specific needs of staff, trustees and volunteers;
• Enjoyment: Education, audience development and community services that increase all forms of opera appreciation.

The association provides members with an array of publications and online resources, regional workshops, an annual conference and network-specific services such as conference calls, listservs and direct contact with staff with expertise in opera production, administration and education. OPERA America provides members with tools to maximize the effectiveness of financial and human resources, expand the scope of repertoire and programs, and extend their reach to new and diverse audiences.

Founded in 1970, OPERA America has an international membership that includes nearly 150 Professional Company Members, 300 Associate and Business Members, 2,000 Individual Members and over 16,000 subscribers to its electronic news service.

Reviewed in May 2013 issue of ACRL's Choice.
"provides links to useful information about its history, organization, membership requirements, policies, educational materials and programs, performance schedules, publications, and artistic development resources. Much information is easily available through a simple keyword search. A Learning Center provides basic information on composers and titles, a useful glossary of terms, and brief descriptions of different voice types. The site also features OPERA America's conversation programs involving important personalities, and a Salon Series featuring performances of excerpts from new American operas and songs"