NORTHWEST OPERA IN SCHOOLS ETCETERA

Mission Statement

Northwest Opera in Schools, Etcetera (NOISE) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to sustaining the vitality of opera in Washington State through live, on-site educational performances now and for generations to come. Our Vision: We use our decades of live opera theater experience to provide quality arts education that serves and inspires audiences, emerging artists and supporters; knowing the arts are a vital part of wellbeing, expression, and community. We provide training and professional opportunities for local artists of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ages; realizing the importance of representation to the audiences we serve as well as the need for formerly excluded voices to be heard and celebrated throughout the field of opera. We share the gift of live opera with audiences of all ages; acknowledging our responsibility to engage with and embrace those who are underserved throughout Washington.