A note from the program director: Today’s singer is entering a very different professional world than singers at any other time. Singers are now encouraged and valued not only for the craft they bring to performance on traditional stages, but…
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Essential Opera launches survey on systemic issues that limit equity and belonging in our industry. Deadline September 15, 2023
Essential Opera, an indie producer of live and filmed opera based in the Maritimes, will be facilitating a series of conversation sessions on the topics of equity and belonging in the fields of Western opera/classical voice. These community chats will…
Announcing AOC’s official delegates for the Opera Europa Autumn Conference 2023
Updated September 13, 2023 Generously funded by the Government of Canada’s CanExport For Associations program, AOC will be hosting an official delegation to the Opera Europa Autumn Conference in Copenhagen/Malmö, scheduled from October 4th to 7th, 2023. This delegation was…
Early Bird Registration open for the Opera Summit, Winnipeg, November 20-22, 2023
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg Embracing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities Co-hosted by Manitoba Opera on the occasion of the production of Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North, a new work of music and theatre written and conceptualized by Métis…
AOC Submits Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Association for Opera in Canada has submitted our sectoral pre-budget consultation, in advance of the 2024 budget. Highlights include: We support the recommendations made by the Canadian Arts Coalition for $350M permanent investment into the Canada Council for the Arts…
Association For Opera In Canada Announces Recipient Of The 2023/24 National Opera Directors Recognition Award
ASSOCIATION FOR OPERA IN CANADA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF THE 2023/24 NATIONAL OPERA DIRECTORS RECOGNITION AWARD FRANCIS PRICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EDMONTON OPERA Toronto, ON – August 10, 2023 – Association for Opera in Canada is proud to honour an…
Pitch Program Update – a very successful 2023/24 for Bijuriya, availability for 2024-25
Bijuriya is a hybrid of drag artistry, music, and theatre exploring the interplay between Gabriel Dharmoo’s work in and out of drag. While Gabriel is a music composer and experimental vocalist who navigates Eurocentric artistic scenes, Bijuriya is a drag queen engaging with South Asian culture…
New AOC Planning Kit: International Market Development & Related Professional Development
Responding to a significant increase in interest in accessing International Markets, AOC has put together a small planning kit. We encourage you to use this over the summer to plan out your upcoming year’s activities: AOC’s International Business Development Plan…
Applications Open: Beth Morrison Projects Producer Academy, NYC (Deadline August 11, 2023)
APPLY NOW! The BMP: Producer Academy identifies and mentors the next generation of creative producers and administrators, and has served over 1,100 students in 17 different countries in its first two seasons. BMP has been awarded a $485,000 grant, over…
Webinar August 9 : High Commission of Canada in the UK & Canadian Heritage : Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK
The High Commission of Canada in the UK, in partnership with Canadian Heritage invites you to Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK A one-hour webinar for Canadian Artists, Producers and Performing Arts Companies Learn from a panel of key UK…
Launch – Canadian Version – Professional Opera Survey / Annual Field Report- Fiscal 2022
Deadline Update: September 8, 2023, 11:59pm Eastern Time The Professional Opera Survey plays a vital role in our advocacy efforts to retain and increase Federal Funding. It is organized on an annual basis by OPERA America, and offered to Association…
Vancouver Cantonese Opera Presents “The Legend of the Purple Hairpin” and Unveils Plans for “The Awakening”
AOC member Vancouver Cantonese Opera is gearing up for a spectacular performance of “The Legend of the Purple Hairpin” on July 15th, 2023. This captivating Cantonese opera, written by the renowned playwright Tong Dik Sang, has garnered immense popularity in…