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• Production Winners
• Sacred in Opera

2013 Convention

Posted Jan 18, 2013

The 58th annual convention, "Inspiring Creative Partnerships: We're Stronger Together" was held in Portland, OR, January 3-6, 2013.

View a slideshow from the convention.

 

Pictured: Keynote Speaker Christopher Mattaliano, Portland Opera

Vocal Competition

Posted Jan 15, 2013

Congratulations to the winners of our 2013 Vocal Competition, held in January 2013 in Portland, OR.

View the list of 2013 winners here.

 

Pictured: 2013 Legacy Award winner, Tesia Kwarteng, with Barbara Hill Moore

COSC Winners

Posted Jan 7, 2013

Congratulations to the winners of the fifth annual Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition finals on Thursday, Jan 3, 2012 at the Portland Convention.

View a slideshow of photos from the competition.

 

Pictured: University of Montevallo's scene from Hamlet, winner of Division II COSC

Production Winners

Posted Dec 19, 2012

The winners of the 2011-12 Opera Production Competition have been announced.  Congratulations to all the winners!

View a slideshow of photos from the winning productions.

 

Pictured: University of Memphis's scene from Idomeneo, winner of Div V

Sacred in Opera

Posted Dec 17, 2012

The December 2012 Sacred in Opera Newsletter has been posted.  The issue features two recent sacred operas, Rendezvous with Destiny (pictured), with music by Theoderos Sflotsos and libretto by Dr. Mozelle Clark Sherman, and Thérèse & Maurice, music and libretto by Lisa Neher.

Membership

The National Opera Association offers opportunities for everyone in the world of opera to work together for the advancement of quality in performance and pedagogy. Whether professional or amateur, pedagogue or performer, staff member or volunteer, you can serve the cause of opera through your membership in NOA.

Convention

NOA holds an annual convention featuring performances, panels, workshops, and other continuing-education opportunities for opera educators, professionals, and students.  Find out about our recent January, 2013, convention in Portland, OR or learn about next year's planned convention in New York (joint partnership with NATS and OPERA America).

Program Advertising

Please consider placing an advertisement in the Convention Program.  It is an attractive and highly visible publication to effectively reach all those who attend the annual convention.

Regions

NOA is comprised of thirteen regions, each with a regional governor, to foster regional activities and collaboration among members.  Find out how to get involved and connect with others in your region.

Competitions

NOA sponsors numerous competitions on an annual or biannual basis, including the Voice Competition, Opera Production Competition, Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition, Chamber Opera Composition, Scholarly Paper Competition, and Dissertation Competition.

Contributions

Your contributions to NOA support its many efforts and activities.