Become A Donor

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Operational expenses are not exciting.

Ticket sales and tuition fees cover only about a third of Opera NUOVA’s operating budget, while donor support from corporations, government and individuals provides the remainder. Our generous donors help us meet the challenges of the future with confidence, and contributions of any size allow us to grow and thrive.

As a donor, you provide the resources that enable our emerging artists to excel, not only on the mainstage, but also in our community and in our school tours program.


Donor Levels and Benefits     

In addition to receiving a charitable tax receipt, donors receive the following perks and benefits based on donation level:
(See below for descriptions.)

  Inspired
Donors
Well
Wishers
Believers Advocates Dream
Catchers
Dream
Makers
Student
Patrons
Mentor
Patrons
  Up to
$99
$100
-$499
$500
-$999
$1000
-$2499
$2500
-$4999
$5000+ $1850 $5000
/$6000
Charitable Donation Receipt
Recognition in the Program
Free Ticket Exchanges  
Annual Alumni Newsletter    
Vote at the Annual General Meeting      
A Day in the Program Tour        
Attend a Sitzprobe Rehearsal          
Framed Commemorative Show Poster              
Student Breakfast Event              
Private Meal with a Mentoring Artist              

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Click here for a printable .pdf version of our 2014/2015 donor brochure. (1.7 MB)

Some of our Donor Benefits:

Free Ticket Exchange
Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of complimentary ticket exchanges throughout the entire 2018 Vocal Arts Festival with a donation of $101 or more.

Private Meal with a Mentoring Artist
Those choosing to sponsor a mentoring artist at $5,000 (directors or coaches) or $6,000 (conductors) will have the opportunity to join them and Opera NUOVA’s artistic director to meet and chat candidly over a casual meal. This rare occasion will provide insight into what it means to be a part of the NUOVA faculty and a working professional in opera in Canada.

Sitzprobe Rehearsal Attendance
The Sitzprobe (pronounced ZITS-probe) is the first rehearsal with full orchestra and principals singers in the same room. Watch how the conductor begins to bring these two groups together in musical cohesion.

Student Breakfast Event
Sponsor a music student to attend the Summer Opera Intensive Program ($1850) and enjoy a casual group breakfast to meet and get to know them.

Donor Levels

If the Donor Benefits cannot help you decide how much to give Opera NUOVA, let the information below help. You may be surprised to learn where your money goes, how we spend it, and how a little goes a long way.

  • Inspired Donors ($1-99) can buy rehearsal supplies, toner & stamps.
  • Well-Wishers ($100-499) can fly a faculty member to Edmonton, tune a piano, or build a costume.
  • Believers ($500-999) can purchase overseas music rights, rent props for a show, or provide an opera performance for a school.
  • Advocates ($1000-2499) can pay a vocal coach, hire an orchestra member, or rent us a classroom or rehearsal space.
  • Dream Catchers ($2500-2499) can video record our productions for the archives, book a performance venue, or print our festival program.
  • Dream Makers ($5000 & up) can engage a conductor, upgrade our ticketing system, and make dreams come true!
  • Student Patrons & Mentor Patrons – You may choose to specifically support the attendance of a student or faculty member at NUOVA. Cover the cost of tuition for a student ($1,850), or sponsor one of our internationally acclaimed directors for $5,000 or conductors for $6,000.

Ways to Donate

Donations can be made in the following ways:
ONLINE
Online donations can be made through our secured pay page by clicking here 
BY PHONE (Visa or Mastercard)
Donations can be made by phone by calling the Opera NUOVA office at
(780) 487-4844
BY MAIL (Cheque or Money Order)
Donations by cheque or money order can be sent to the Opera NUOVA office at:
Opera NUOVA
1064 Ormsby Crescent NW
Edmonton, AB
T6T 6J5

2014 Vocal Arts Festival Triad Pic #1

L to R: Simon Chalifoux as Zuniga in Carmen (Photo by Nanc Price);
Jordanne Erichsen as Noémie, Jillian Bonner as Madame de la Haltière, and Susanne Reimer as Dorothée in Cendrillon
(Photo by Ed Ellis, Ellis Photo);
Katie Clark as Cunégonde in Candide (Photo by Nanc Price)

Make your donation today and enjoy the pride
that comes with being an integral part of Opera NUOVA!

For more information on donating, please contact Opera NUOVA at
(780) 487-4844

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