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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.

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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.

  • Operaphoria

    Publishing Operaphoria, Glen Peterson and Gil Davis' newsletter on Met Opera Live in HD productions. 

  • 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

  • Support FOTO's Mission as a student member.

Individual

$50/year

  • Support FOTO's Mission as an individual member.

Family

$100/year

  • Support FOTO's Mission as a family member.

Benefactor

$75/year

  • Support FOTO's Mission as a benefactor member.

Lifetime

$500

  • Support FOTO's Mission as a lifetime member.

Donation

Any Amount

  • Support FOTO's Mission with a donation in any amount.