Extraordinary gift to the Opera Company of Brooklyn

Dear friends of OCB,

We are pleased to announce that the Opera Company of Brooklyn has recently received a generous $25,000 grant from the Estate of Marian O. Naumburg. This grant will provide much needed funding for our first financial audit, accounting support services and some grant writing. As many of you know, we are currently a volunteer-run organization so this support is immensely valuable and critical to the organization's long-term sustainability. In particular, the grant will allow us to pursue funding from institutions that require financial audits, something that we had been unable to afford to date.

However, the benefits of this generous gift are still several months out and we need your help in bridging the gap so that we are able to stay afloat until new funding comes in. Any support is appreciated, whether it is volunteering your time to help out at events or making a small donation to help support our singers. Simply becoming a member if you are not already (or renewing your membership!) is a great way to support OCB while ensuring that you are kept up to date on the latest news. Click here to donate now.

We look forward to continuing to provide audiences with accessible, affordable opera and to hopefully seeing you all at one of our performances in the Fall.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Board of Directors
Opera Company of Brooklyn

OCB IS LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE VENUES!

OCB takes performances out of the traditional opera house, doing away with formal and elaborate staging to bring audiences more intimate and affordable performances. In fact, OCB is famous for performing in unusual venues such as people's living rooms, art galleries and even a parking garage! If you know of a private home, bar, coffee shop, art gallery, church, or other interesting space anywhere in New York City that would be interested in hosting an OCB performance at no or very minimal cost, please let us know!! It's a great opportunity for a small business to attract a new crowd to its location while hosting an entertaining event. We are still seeking venues for this upcoming season (starting in the Fall) and are open to suggestions. For more information or to offer your space, please email our Board President, London Davies.

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CLICK HERE FOR AUDITIONS

Now Auditioning Singers, Pianists and Conductors

Auditions are ongoing in midtown Manhattan.

For the audition, you should arrive warmed-up, 10 minutes early, and present ONE (1) repertoire list containing your FIVE (5) audition arias you will be prepared to offer.

You should begin with an aria that shows you off best. If time permits, you may be asked to hear a portion of a second aria. If you have both long and short arias that are great for your voice, we would encourage you to start with the shorter selection first. You will be evaluated on the following: technique, musicality, diction, acting, and overall artistry.

Learn more here. An application fee includes free pianist.

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