Arizona Opera League of Tucson
Who We Are
For more than 47 years, the Arizona Opera League of Tucson has been a source of significant support for the Arizona Opera and for the cultural and educational enrichment of the Southern Arizona community. In 1973, six Tucson businesswomen known as the “Opera Dames” launched Arizona Opera’s original volunteer and support organization. Brought together by their love of opera, the “Opera Dames” set out to share and encourage others to experience this exquisite art form. Today, the Arizona Opera League of Tucson has evolved into an organization of more than 100 men and women who share a love of opera and who work tirelessly to support our renowned Arizona Opera. Through its exciting programs and fundraising efforts, the League contributes greatly to the success and vitality of the Arizona Opera.
What We Do
Serving the Tucson area from Oro Valley to Green Valley, Opera League members enjoy special events, including gourmet dining and cocktail socials, special concerts and themed fundraisers. The League also manages the Shopera at the Opera, our pre-show and intermission gift shop that showcases crafts and jewelry from some of Tucson’s finest local artisans. The proceeds from all of our activities go directly to benefit the magic you see on stage!
Honor a Friend or Loved One with an Arizona Opera Tribute Card
Sending a Tribute Card is a special way to honor someone who is celebrating or commemorating a special occasion, while supporting Arizona Opera at the same time.
Sending a Tribute Card is a lovely way to . . .
- Commemorate a birthday, anniversary, the birth of a grandchild or any other special milestone;
- Send holiday greetings at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other holiday;
- Honor the achievement of a friend or family member; or
- Let a friend know how much you value his or her friendship.
When you make a contribution in honor of someone special, the Arizona Opera League of Tucson will send a beautiful card to your honoree, letting him or her know that a donation has been made in their name.
How to Order a Tribute Card
You can order a tribute card in one of two ways:
Order Online:
Click on the button below to order a Tribute Card on the Tucson League’s Tribute Card donation page:
Text-to-Give:
Text-to-Give is a mobile giving option where you text the word “Tribute” to 251.551.7009, and you will automatically receive a link that will allow you to make your donation using your phone.
The kindness you extend to your friends and family when you send them a Tribute Card will make a special occasion even more meaningful and will help ensure that Arizona Opera can continue to enrich the cultural life of our community.
Join the League Today!
Membership Levels and Benefits
Individual- $50
Enjoy all the following benefits:
- Invitations to all Arizona Opera League of Tucson and Arizona Opera events
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Member Directory
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Newsletter – Libretto
- May serve as an active participant on any committee
- Entitled to one (1) vote at General Membership Meetings (GMM)
Family- $70
Enjoy all the benefits of Individual Membership plus:
- Additional membership for one (1)
Friend- $125 or more
Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual or Family Membership, plus:
- Name recognition in Directory
Patron- $250 or more
Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual or Family Membership, plus:
- Name recognition in Directory
- Parking provided at special events when possible
Benefactor- $500 or more
Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual or Family Membership, plus:
- Name recognition in the Directory
- Parking provided at special events when possible
- Two free admissions to one of the annual social/fundraiser events
- Special seating at the Fall Recital & Reception
Honorary Member
Arizona Opera League of Tucson Board of Directors may nominate one (1) or more honorary members each year. Such individual(s) shall have rendered notable service to Arizona Opera League of Tucson.
Honorary Membership includes:
- Special recognition in the year that Honorary Membership is conferred
- Invitations to all Arizona Opera League of Tucson and Arizona Opera events
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Member Directory
- Name recognition in the Directory
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Newsletter – Libretto
- Non-voting life membership
- Exemption from all obligations of membership
- Note: Honorary Members may not hold office on AOLT Board of Directors
Young Adult- $25 (Available to Age 30)
- Welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings
- Invitations to all Arizona Opera League of Tucson and Arizona Opera events
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Member Directory
- Separate listing in Directory following the alphabetical listing of members
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Newsletter – Libretto
- May serve as a non-voting participant on any committee
- No voting privileges are extended
Junior- $10
Junior memberships are complimentary for high school students who are members of a choir, chorus, band or orchestra and for college music majors and minors.
- Complimentary for one (1) high school or college student whose parent is a Family Member
- Welcome to attend Board of Directors' Meetings
- Special seating and ticket privileges when announced and available
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Member Directory
- Separate listing in Directory following the alphabetical listing of members
- Arizona Opera League of Tucson Newsletter – Libretto
- Ushering and other volunteer opportunities
- No voting privileges are extended
How to Join
For more information about membership, email us at TucsonLeague@azopera.org.
Tucson Board of Directors and Executive Committee
David Scoggins, President
Jean Cooper, First Vice President
Cheri Smith, Second Vice President and Membership
Françoise Loubet, Treasurer
Laura Reilly, Recording Secretary
Kay Markham, Corresponding Secretary
Patricia Coyne Johnson, Immediate Past President