National Opera Association

The National Opera Association champions excellence and innovation in the performance, scholarship, and pedagogy of opera.

The NOA and its membership commit to serve and positively impact school, college, university, and conservatory opera programs, as well as faculty who train the next generation of artists, by:
Fostering innovation and access through the exchange of ideas and best practices among regional and national communities of colleagues, offering numerous opportunities for presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed publication, and sponsoring competitions to recognize and celebrate those who are especially innovative and excellent.