Welcome to Opera Index.
We offer you:

The Opportunity to learn and share experiences with others in the fascinating world of opera while supporting young singers.

Our Mission Statement

Opera Index is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to provide advocacy for opera and support for its artists. The elements of this mission are threefold

• To provide support for opera singers at the onset of their careers including such endeavors as financial gifts and Opera Index sponsored performances.
• To foster a community of opera lovers through activities created to promote shared relationships and to enhance socialization in the opera environment.
• To promote knowledge to its membership of opera, its history, singers, and organizations.

Opportunities we offer our young singers:

Vocal Competition

Opera Index is one of the major vocal competitions in America. Since 1984 we have given awards valued at over $400,000 to 320 singers early in their careers (The total given in 2008 is $41,000).

The auditions for the vocal competition are held in October. We award two categories of singers: Those who are on the cusp of a major career receive awards from $3,000 to $10,000 and those who demonstrate a potential for a major career recieve encouragement amounts of $1,000 each.

The major award winners sing at the January Winter Gala (a major fundraising event) and the Encouragement Award winners receive awards at the Membership Party and/or Spring Lunch.

Check here for more complete Competition information and an application.

Opportunities we offer our members and others:

Activities

Our biggest event is the Winter Gala held at the beautiful Jumeirah Essex House in New York City. This is a formal affair attended by many opera and theater celebrities. Attendees hear Opera Index major winners and have the opportunity to toast the Honoree.

In November, we have our Membership Party, free to all paid-up members. This is where we hear Encouragement Winners. These are singers who demonstrate a special quality early in their career.

In April or May we have our Spring Luncheon where we hear additional Encouragement Winners and enjoy the ambience of the beautiful National Arts Club. We also honor individuals who have made substantial contributions to Opera Index either through volunteer work or special achievements.

During the year, we offer an array of activities. These include:

The Twilight Rendezvous series, named because many of these events begin in the early evenings provide a meeting of social and educational programs. This includes panel discussions, master classes, opera telecasts, interviews and opera performances.

Opera Plus is just that - an opera with a dinner, reception or both for the price of an opera ticket.

Why Join? -

• Share in the excitement of seeing the future opera singers who will be singing worldwide at the onset of their careers.
• Share the joy of opera with other opera lovers.
• Experience the glamour of our winter galas with known celebrities and our major winners.
• Learn more about opera at our panel discussions, master classes, and interviews.
• Meet people with similar interests.