Individual Memberships

Did you know that ticket revenue covers less than 40% of the costs of producing opera? Like most other non-profit performing arts organizations, New Orleans Opera Association relies on additional support to bring you outstanding mainstage performances and our extensive educational and outreach programming. Annual fund donations from individuals like you make up the largest portion of our contributed income.

Help keep opera singing in New Orleans for 2011-2012 and beyond. You can make a gift to the Annual Fund at any level, any time. Click here to be directed to a secure website to make your gift or add your tax-deductible contribution to your ticket order online or over the phone.

New Orleans Opera Association is a 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law. ID: 72-0272897.

ANNUAL FUND GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS 2011-2012

Maestro Circle – $10,000 +

• Designated gift opportunities
• Complimentary invitation to Maestro Circle recital
• Priority access to opera trips

Sustaining Mastersigner – $5,000 +

• Complimentary invitation to special closed principal artist rehearsal
• Complimentary reserved parking at performances
• Inter-production ticket exchange privileges
• Access to Grand Suites lounge at Mahalia Jackson Theater

Mastersigner – $3,500 +

• Free admission to VIP champagne reception at performances
• Complimentary access to all VIP Meet-and-Greet artist receptions
• Exclusive black tie Director's Dinner
• Complimentary access to all open sitzprobes
• Reserved parking at performances
• Admission to student dress rehearsals in lieu of regular performance

Benefactor – $2,000 +

• Free admission to VIP Meet & Greet artist reception after Salome
• Two free passes to one piano dress rehearsal by invitation
• Two free tickets to one Opera Orientation at the Guild Home
• Exclusive invitation to purchase tickets to select VIP events

Patron – $1,000 +

• Access to premium box seat subscriptions and seating upgrade priority
• Invitation to free backstage tour
• Free admission to VIP champagne intermission at Pagliacci/Carmina Burana
• Invitation to special open chorus rehearsal with lecture by chorus master Carol Rausch

Member – $500 +

• Reserved seating for "Nuts and Bolts" pre-performance lectures
• Voting rights at the NOOA Annual Meeting

Supporter – $250 +

• 15% discount at the Opera Boutique

Friend – $100 +

• Recognition in the Opera's program materials