le français suit Registration Deadline March 20, 2023 The Young Lyrical Ambassadors program This program was created in 1994 by Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 to help Canadian singers aged 18 to 35 start an international career. In April of each year,…
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New Work Feature: Backstage at Carnegie Hall: an opera about racism and the electric guitar
le français suit As part of our Black History Month celebrations, AOC is beginning a series of features highlighting the activity of significant Black artists, creators, and administrators in our industry. Backstage at Carnegie Hall: an opera about racism and…
AOC Releases Highlights of AGM 2022, along with Annual Report 2022
Le français suit AGM 2022 Highlights The Association for Opera in Canada has released the highlights of its 2022 Annual General Meeting. The association elected its board of directors, welcoming new member Robin Whiffen, the General Director of Against the…
AFC Mental Health Workshop: Managing Workplace Anxiety
Le fraçais suit Mental Wellness Workshop: Managing Workplace Anxiety A workshop for entertainment industry professionals looking for strategies to cope with work-related anxiety and stress Thursday, March 30, 2023, 1-2:30 pm (ET) on Zoom Even when you are passionate about…
BIPOC Voices Repertoire Reports – Call for Information!
Le français suit BIPOC Voices is creating the first-ever reports on how both Canada’s orchestras and Canada’s opera companies have programmed works from female, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC creators across several seasons. Instructions for submitting data to the report: BIPOC…
National Opera Directors Recognition Award – Deadline Approaching!
Le français suit Nominations Due March 15, 2023 The National Opera Directors Recognition Award aims to recognize exceptional achievements and contributions of Canadian opera company board members. The committee will consider the breadth and depth of each nominee’s involvement with…
Leadership Intensive, in collaboration with OPERA America – Deadline Approaching!
Le français suit Deadline Approaching! March 8, 2023 Association for Opera in Canada partners annually with OPERA America, including maximum 1 Canadian participant in the Leadership Intensive program. The Leadership Intensive, OPERA America’s signature leadership development initiative, is a yearlong…
Lancement des candidatures pour trois des programmes Coup d’envoi de nouvelles œuvres
For creators of new works, AOC has announced the February 28 deadline for 3 of its new works programs. These programs support artists, companies, presenters, programmers and co- producers. Canadian New Works Showcase Canadian New Works Pitch Coaching: Project Development…
Launching our Pitch New Works Program
For Program 2023, Click Here: https://www.opera.ca/new-works-catalyst-programs/ 2022 information below: AOC has launched a program to support new works, with a focus on Equity-seeking artists. This program, in its pilot year, helps new creators in the fields of opera and music…
Announcing New Works Pitch Program 2022 Finalists
An independent jury met last month to choose 5 projects they particularly wanted to see supported with $2500 towards market development activities, and a feature spot in our upcoming Pitch New Works Event. Finalists of New Works Pitch program: 1….
AOC submits new federal pre-budget submission
After holding consultations across the sector AOC has submitted a brief to the federal Standing Committee on Finance as part of their 2022 pre-budget consultations. Recommendations Include: An injection of wage, rent and income relief support through to Re Opening…
Announcing the Recipient of the 2022 National Opera Directors Recognition Award
Announcing the Recipient of the 2022 National Opera Directors Recognition Award Toronto, ON – Association for Opera in Canada is proud to honour an outstanding opera company board member, Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme, Vice President of Pacific Opera Victoria’s Board of…