Become an Opera Buffs Member and/or donate today!

When you become a member of The Opera Buffs, you’re doing more than supporting opera—you’re championing the next generation of professional singers! Your membership helps launch emerging talent, bringing beautiful voices and bold artistry to stages across California and beyond. As a Buffs member, you’ll join a vibrant community of opera lovers who believe in the power of performance—and you’ll enjoy a number of insider perks. Be a part of something meaningful. Join us today and help voices rise!

Your tax-deductible donations help to support:

  • Grants which are awarded directly to singers, based on applications that detail their financial needs and the purposes for which the funds are needed.

  • Honoraria are given to singers who perform in our various concerts throughout the year which provide experience working with other singers and industry professionals before an audience.

  • Invaluable free and educational resources are offered free or at low-cost to young singers embarking on a professional career in opera.

  • Like-minded organizations and regional competitions such as Los Angeles Opera, the Metropolitan Opera Western Region Auditions, the Loren L. Zachary Society Vocal Competition, USC Opera and Opera UCLA.

Opera Buffs’ membership has its privileges

Each year The Opera Buffs Inc. showcases the talents of young singers in Performers Showcases and other musical events. The benefits of membership are…

  • Access to private digital content which includes videos dating back to the start of the Opera Buffs in the 1980s– Launching

    Sept. 1st

  • Attend events at members price-saving a minimum of $100 for our season programming

  • Receive discounts to our community partners’ season events (including Mission Opera, POP Opera, Verdi Opera Chorus, Angel Vocal Arts, to name a few)* *Discounts will be announced throughout our season

Our fee schedule is listed below; please join at the highest level you can afford. Your additional contribution, or a matching grant by your employer, will increase our ability to assist worthy and needful young singers.

Student Membership*: $25: Free admission to all masterclasses, and admission for 1 at our members’ price for each event of the season, as well as admission to our members-only events. (*please use your student email when signing up for this membership level).

Solo: $125: 1 admission at our members’ price for each event of the season, as well as admission to our members-only events.

Duet: $195: 2 admissions at our members’ price for each event of the season, as well as admission to our members-only events.

Ardent Supporter: $300: 3 admissions at our members’ price for each event of the season, admission to our members-only events and listed as a donor on our website.

True Blue: $600: 5 admissions at our members’ price for each event of the season, admission to our members-only events, and listed as a donor on our website and season programs.

Angel: $1000 and above: 6 admissions at our members’ price for each event of the season, admission to our members-only events, listed as a donor on our website and season programs, and a grant will be created in your name sponsoring a singer.

Please note that memberships run for a seasonal year 
September 1st to August 31

For more information about joining our vigorous, growing membership, please sign up below.

You may also mail a check to the Membership Chair, Mona Lands, at
10563 Wellworth Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90024 

Please be sure to include your full address, telephone number and email address.

All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. The Opera Buffs Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt California corporation under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code