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    NOA's 70th National Conference, in partnership with NATS Winter Workshop, will be held at the Desoto Hotel in Savannah, GA.

    January 5-8, 2025

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    See the winners of the 2024 Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition from January 6, 2024, in Tempe, AZ.

    Over $15,000 in cash prizes and awards!

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    Celebrate Black History Month by viewing the series of Oral History interviews by recipients of the Legacy Award

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    The winning production from the 2021-23 Chamber Opera Competition, by Tawnie Olson, composer, and Roberta Barker, librettist, was produced by Arizona State University on W Jan 3, 2024, at the National Conference in Phoenix/Tempe!

National Opera Association

Call for Posters


October 1st is the deadline for the Indianapolis Convention's Call for Posters.

As part of NOA’s commitment to the advancement of excellence in opera and musical theatre performance and pedagogy, the annual convention includes a poster session to encourage members, prospective members and friends of NOA to share information about their current research projects.

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentations on opera-related topics. This session is designed to highlight original research related to performance, pedagogy, composition, and production.

Deadline: October 1, 2015

Abstracts should be submitted electronically to Anthony Radford, at dranthonypradford@gmail.com.

Guidelines

Please see our Call for Posters page for more information.

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2025 Savannah Conference

January 5-8, 2025 -- Save the Date!

2025 Savannah
70th National Conference

Raves from previous conferences

I found this year's NOA conference the most inspiring of any convention I have attended. Here I was amongst colleagues who are curious, open to new ideas, and genuinely committed to educating performers. I left feeling excited, motivated, and thrilled to explore new possibilities.
Ann Baltz, educator, director, and pianist

My only regret about attending this amazing conference was the fact I spent much of my time kicking myself in the head for not joining NOA 30 years ago. I missed so much, but; I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful group now. Never too late!!
Bob Breault, University of Utah

About NOA

NOA members are the foundation builders for the future of opera.

Our Mission

The National Opera Association champions excellence and innovation in the performance, scholarship, and pedagogy of opera.

Our Vision

The NOA and its membership commit to serve and positively impact school, college, university, and conservatory opera programs, as well as faculty who train the next generation of artists, by:

  • Fostering innovation and access through the exchange of ideas and best practices among regional and national communities of colleagues.
  • Offering numerous opportunities for presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed publication.
  • Sponsoring competitions to recognize and celebrate those who are especially innovative and excellent.

Find out more about us and ways you can get involved!

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