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description: Membership with Friends of The Opera provides support for opera awareness, accessibility, and education in Grand Rapids, MI and West Michigan. Join today!
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# Friends of the Opera Membership

Support opera accessibility, awareness, and education in West Michigan .

## Become a Member

The work of FOTO wouldn’t be possible without the support of our devoted members and their contributions. Our members are passionate about opera and its ability to enrich the cultural life of West Michigan.

For a list of current members, visit our [about page](https://friendsoftheopera.org/about?hsLang=en).

[Sign up today!](https://friendsoftheopera.org/membership#membership)

## Your support gives you access to and funds...

- ### Student Recitals
  
  Attend events like Mozart's Birthday Party with local vocal music students.
- ### Discounted Trips
  
  Receive discounted ticket pricing for FOTO trips to see operas around the country.
- ### OGR Supertitles
  
  FOTO was one of the first groups in the country to bring English supertitles to opera productions and has sponsored them for Opera Grand Rapids ever since.
- ### Newsletter
  
  The FOTO Newsletter with info and updates on all of the opera-related news in West Michigan
- ### Blue Lake Met Broadcasts
  
  Sponsorship of the Met Broadcasts on Blue Lake Public Radio.

- ### Operatunity
  
  Giving school-aged children the ability to see and learn about opera.
- ### *Arias and Insights*
  
  Discover the music, story, and cultural legacy of the world’s great operas, revealing the enduring relevance of the art form.
- ### Free Tickets
  
  Free and discounted student tickets to Met Opera Simulcasts.
- ### Cast Parties
  
  FOTO puts on the cast parties for Opera Grand Rapids productions and all members are invited to attend.
- ### West Michigan Opera Project
  
  Sponsorship of West Michigan Opera Project's season.

#### Student

#### $10/year

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#### Individual

#### $50/year

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#### Family

#### $100/year

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#### Benefactor

#### $75/year

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#### Lifetime

#### $500

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