Opera

We believe in the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great art and opera. Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera by: - Producing and performing consistently thrilling, world-class opera, with a balanced repertoire that encompasses core classics, lesser-known masterpieces, and new works. - Creating a diverse, innovative, wide-ranging program of community engagement and education activities that reaches the widest possible public. - Developing exceptional emerging operatic talent.

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC BY PRODUCING WORLD-CLASS OPERA THAT PRESERVES, PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE ART FORM WHILE EMBODYING THE DIVERSITY, SPIRIT AND ARTISTIC SENSIBILITY UNIQUE TO LOS ANGELES. WE ENVISION AN ENGAGED AND ENLIGHTENED COMMUNITY IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLECTIVELY ENJOY THE RICH AESTHETIC, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE OF OPERA.

Mission - Connect the community through great live music. Vision - Perform, engage, inspire. The artistic leadership of the organization is committed to representing a broad range of musical styles, including traditional works, contemporary pieces, and new commissions to add to the canon of classical music. Community investment in Utah Symphony | Utah Opera strengthens our economy and enhances our quality of life. Utahns have long recognized that a person's quality of life rests, in part, on the community's commitment to the arts to inspire the human spirit and motivate the betterment of mankind. Over the years, Utah has experienced growth and prominence and continues to become established as a hub for business innovation and scientific research in the United States. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera stands as an influential cultural leader that is often cited by companies as an attraction for a successful and talented workforce to the region.

TO PRODUCE EMOTIONALLY THRILLING ENTERTAINMENT THAT ENGAGES AND REFLECTS OUR DIVERSE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY WHILE DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OPERA TALENT.

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Elevating lives through ennobling artistic experiences by creating a nurturing environment that ensures performance excellence, creative experiences, and educational opportunities.

TO BRING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF MUSIC THEATRE WORKS TO A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE

TO USE SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICE TO PRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF WORLD-CLASS OPERA AND MUSIC-THEATRE, AS WELL AS A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES, TO THE WHOLE STATE OF HAWAII.

THE MISSION OF THE NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION (NOOA) IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE BY PRODUCING OPERA OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY AND PROVIDING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS CONNECTING ALL PEOPLE WITH THE JOY OF OPERA.

TULSA OPERA, INC. OPERATES IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF FURTHERING THE APPRECIATION OF MUSIC, PARTICULARLY OPERA, FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS. IN ADDITION TO THESE PRODUCTIONS, TULSA OPERA CONDUCTS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

THE OPERA GUILD, INC. OF FORT LAUDERDALE, AIMS TO BE A DRIVING FORCE OF CULTURAL GROWTH IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ART FORM IN THE WORLD GRAND OPERA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

TO SUPPORT SEATTLE OPERA IN PURSUING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE THROUGH CONTRIBUTION SUPPORT.

THE COLLEGE LIGHT OPERA COMPANY, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDED IN 1969. THE COMPANY EDUCATES AND TRAINS TALENTED UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDENTS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND THEATRE PRODUCTION AND BRINGS EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC THEATRE TO SUMMER AUDIENCES ON CAPE COD.

PERFORMANCE OF OPERA TO THE PUBLIC.

WASHINGTON CONCERT OPERA PRESENTS LESS OFTEN PERFORMED OPERATIC MASTERPIECES IN CONCERT FORMAT THAT FEATURE EXPERIENCED AND EMERGING ARTISTS, OFTEN IN THEIR ROLE OR LOCAL DEBUTS.

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, THE LOWER ADIRONDACK AND NEW YORK STATE CAPITAL AREAS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS OPERA THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MENTORSHIP OF EMERGING OPERATIC ARTISTS, AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE OPERA IN BOTH ITS HOME THEATER AND NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES THAT LEVERAGE AND EMBRACE THE UNIQUE CULTURAL, HISTORIC, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE AREA.

OPERA NORTH'S MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER VISIONARY AND EMERGING ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE CREATIVE SPECTRUM ALONG WITH OUR DISTINGUISHED LEADERS AND ARTISTS TO CREATE GREAT WORKS OF PERFORMING ARTS.

TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR SHARED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND PATRONS.

Promotion of theatrical arts and entertainment

OPERA PRODUCTION, APPRECIATION AND OUTREACH

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Provide grants and other services to support cultural, educational, and arts-based organizations, and to promote and develop skills and abilities in all fields related to the performing arts including music, dance, theatre, creative writing, and stagecraft. (Also appears in Form 990, Part I, Line 1)

GREENSBORO OPERA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED COMPANY DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF OPERA AND TO PRESENTING PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC CALIBER FOR THE ENJOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENRICHMENT OF THE TRIAD REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA.

SUPPORT OF OPERA, EDUCATION & HOSPITALITY

TEATRO GRATTACIELO'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PERFORMANCES OF THOSE WORKS IN THE ITALIAN OPERATIC REPERTOIRE THAT ARE RARELY HEARD IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH PERFORMANCES AT ALICE TULLY HALL, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND INFORMAL LECTURE-CONCERTS, TEATRO GRATTACIELO PROVIDES EMERGING ARTISTS AND MUSIC LOVERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH LESSER-KNOWN REPERTOIRE AND PERFORMANCE STYLES, THUS PROMOTING THE EXPANSION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ITALIAN OPERATIC TRADITIONS

THE SCHENECTADY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY, INC.'S (SLOC) PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF THE MUSICAL ARTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING AND PRODUCING MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS.

WE BELIEVE OPERA IS A UNIQUELY COMPELLING, ENTERTAINING AND EMOTIONALLY THRILLING ART FORM. OUR MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER GROWING AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE OPERA'S TRANSFORMATIVE POWER.

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PROVIDE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SESRVICE TO COMMUNITY

Opera Performances

The organization produces an opera or other musical production every year or every other year, and offers related Master Classes and other educational opportunities for elementary school through college.

TO MANAGE AND PROTECT TRUST ASSETS USED FOR THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT FOR GRAND OPERA BY AND THROUGH THE PASADENA OPERA GUILD INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS OF PRIMARY INTEREST IN GRAND OPERA AND TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST CAREERS AND TRAINING OF YOUTH SINGERS

THE PURPOSE OF THE IDAHO FALLS OPERA THEATRE INCORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH OPERA AND OTHER MUSICAL EVENTS THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY TALENTS AND ARTS.

TO FURTHER THE OPERATIC ART FORM BY PRESENTING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN A VARIED REPERTOIRE OF NEW AS WELL AS RARELY PERFORMED AND STANDARD WORKS, TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE OF OPERA'S FUTURE THROUGH ITS APPRENTICE PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS, TECHNICIANS AND ARTS ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO FOSTER AND ENRICH AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY BY OUTREACH TO A DIVERSE PUBLIC.

The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We will do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice.(Continued on Schedule O)

The Dallas Opera connects local and global audiences through world-class performances of both new and traditional works. We sing stories for all generations, harmonizing entertainment, education, and artistry.

OPERA THEATRE'S MISSION IS TO SHAPE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR OPERA BY CONNECTING, INSPIRING, AND ENTERTAINING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF THE ART FORM; TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS, ARTISANS, AND ADMINISTRATORS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL; AND TO MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING THAT REFLECTS, ENGAGES, AND STRENGTHENS THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY AND ATTRACTS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES.

TO PRESERVE, PERPETUATE AND CREATE THE VERY BEST OF MUSICAL THEATER AND ENCOURAGE ITS APPRECIATION BY PRODUCING AND PRESENTING FIRST-RATE PERFORMANCES AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. CLO IS DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE OF THE MUSICAL THEATER ART FORM THROUGH ITS SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE ACADEMY OF MUSICAL THEATER, THE GENE KELLY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER, AND THE CLO/CMU NEW WORKS PROJECT.

ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY CREATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OPERATIC AND THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING THAT RE-IMAGINES THE CLASSICS AND INTRODUCES NEW WORKS; EXPANDS AND ENGAGES OUR AUDIENCE; AND STIMULATES CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS.

Minnesota Opera advances the art of opera for today and for future generations by expanding the circle of musical storytelling.

TO CREATE AND PRODUCE EXCEPTIONAL THEATRE THAT MOVES THE COLLECTIVE SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITY AND HONORS OUR NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.

MISSION: THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGO OPERA IS TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EXCITING, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE POWER OF THE HUMAN VOICE.AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, SAN DIEGO OPERA OFFERS EXTENSIVE OPERA EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVE ADULTS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND NORTHERN MEXICO, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.VISION: THE SAN DIEGO OPERA WILL BE RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY AS A LEADING EXAMPLE OF ADAPTABILITY, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, PROMOTING DIVERSITY ON STAGE, IN OUR REPERTOIRE, AND IN OUR STAFF AND LEADERSHIP, WITH A COMMITMENT TO WORLD.

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TO PRODUCE OUTSTANDING OPERA TRUE TO THE VISION OF THE COMPOSER, TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AS WELL AS PATRONS FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND AROUND THE WORLD. TO PRODUCE SUCH OPERAS; AND TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND INCREASE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF OPERA AND SIMILAR PRESENTATIONS; TO INSTRUCT, TRAIN AND EDUCATE BOTH STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC, GENERALLY, IN OPERA, MUSIC, AND RELATED PREFORMING ARTS; AND TO RENT, ACQUIRE FOR USE, OR OWN, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A PLACE OR PLACES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES.

The second oldest opera company in America, Cincinnati Opera presents dynamic opera productions every summer in Cincinnati's historic Music Hall. Cincinnati Opera is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences by presenting opera performances, school tours, and community programs for adults and children that meet the highest standards of artistic excellence.

ARIZONA OPERA ELEVATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF STORYTELLING THROUGH MUSIC - CULTIVATING COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHENING A STATE AND PEOPLE AS ADVENTUROUS AND DIVERSE AS THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME.

WE GATHER AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES, ARTISTS, AND COLLABORATORS TO CREATE SHARED OPERA EXPERIENCES THAT ENLIVEN AND CONNECT US ALL, ENHANCING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

THE MISSION OF PITTSBURGH OPERA, INC. IS TO ENRICH PITTSBURGH AND THE TRI-STATE AREA CULTURALLY AND TO DRAW NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION TO THE REGION. THIS COMMITMENT IS COMPRISED OF FOUR GOALS: CREATING OPERA PRODUCTIONS WHICH MEET AND PRESERVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE; CONVEYING THE OPERATIC ARTS IN WAYS THAT MAKE THE ART FORM INTELLECTUALLY AND FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP YOUNG SINGERS INTO TOMORROW'S ARTISTS; AND ENSURING THE FUTURE OF THE COMPANY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT TODAY.