MISSION OF
ANNAPOLIS OPERA
The mission of Annapolis Opera is to present artistically excellent professional opera productions, educational programs and other opera-related events, featuring emerging artists to the Annapolis region.
This mission is predicated on the belief that opera is one of the most significant art forms in the history of western civilization. Therefore, it is an important endeavor to bring this art form to the community in a way that all citizens can afford to enjoy opera as a live art form. To that end Annapolis Opera supports artistically excellent professional opera productions.
It is also important part of the mission to educate the citizens of all ages so that opera can better be understood and appreciated.
To that end Annapolis Opera supports a variety of education programs that serve people of all ages, from schoolchildren to senior citizens.
In order to attract a wider segment of the population to performances and educational activities Annapolis Opera presents several entry-level operatic experiences, such as a dinner concert featuring a performance of popular opera arias.
The final component of the mission is to support young, American singers, with emphasis on the mid-Atlantic region who are aspiring to professional careers. This is done through an audition process which specifically targets these singers, engaging these singers in leading roles in the opera productions, and by sponsoring a vocal competition.
