Opera is more than an interest - it's a passion you cherish for a lifetime

Since hosting the first region auditions for the Metropolitan Opera in 1954, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Upper Midwest Region continues to audition aspiring young opera singers and assist in developing their careers. Our network of volunteers uses all donations to host the auditions, through which we award cash prizes to the most promising young artists as they reach for their operatic dreams. We invite you to support their futures by attending the auditions, volunteering your time, and donating generously.