OPERA America
Laurie Rogers is an accomplished opera professional with extensive experience in various roles within the industry. Currently serving as the Director of the Festival Artist Program and Head of Music Staff at Opera Saratoga, Laurie oversees a significant number of applications and manages one of the largest Young Artist Programs in the United States. Laurie also holds the position of Industry Expert at OPERA America and judges for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. A freelance musician based in Philadelphia, Laurie's career includes guest conducting and coaching at prestigious institutions such as the University of Alabama and the University of Delaware, as well as roles with notable companies like LA Opera and Houston Grand Opera. With a solid academic background, including a Master's degree in Vocal Accompaniment from the New England Conservatory of Music, Laurie Rogers is a prominent figure in the opera community.
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OPERA America
OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Founded in 1970, OPERA America has a membership that includes over 600 opera companies, educational institutions, affiliated businesses, and other entities. More than 40,000 staff members, artists, and trustees at these organizations join nearly 3,000 individual members in empowering us as the national champion for opera. Through national convenings, research, advocacy, granting, thought leadership, and a variety of programs for artists, administrators, educators, trustees, and appreciators, we move opera forward as an industry and an art form. The quarterly Opera America Magazine highlights the progress of the sector and the impact of more than $15 million in strategic grants we have awarded to increase new work, audience engagement, civic practice, business innovation, and inclusivity. The National Opera Center, our custom-built rehearsal and performance facility in New York City, serves as the centralized home for the industry, welcoming 80,000 visitors each year.