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Friends of the COC

We gratefully acknowledge that we have been able to evolve into the innovative arts organization that we are today thanks to our generous donors, sponsors, and patrons.

Our Friends of the COC members provide vital support to our talent development programs for emerging Canadian artists, outreach programs that bring the joy of music to audiences across the GTA, and the immense artistic work that goes into all of our programming.

Gifts are receipted for the maximum allowable amount.

Explore the Friends Member Events calendar here.

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Member Benefits

Benefits include:

  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to a Working Rehearsal, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 

Plus, all of the Friend of the COC benefits:

  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to one Spotlight Series event, where you’ll explore the magic of the art form from a variety of unique perspectives. Spotlight Series events include backstage tours, chorus sing-a-longs, and more 

Plus, all of the Best Friend benefits:

  • Invitation to a Working Rehearsal, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 
  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to an additional Working Rehearsal (total of two)
  • Invitation to an additional Spotlight Series event (total of two) 

Plus, all of the Supporting Friend benefits:

  • Invitation to one Spotlight Series event, where you’ll explore the magic of the art form from a variety of unique perspectives. Spotlight Series events include backstage tours, chorus sing-a-longs, and more 
  • Invitation to a Working Rehearsal, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 
  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to an additional Spotlight Series event (total of three)
  • Name recognition in COC House Programs
  • Introduce the world of opera to family and friends with 50% off tickets for patrons who are under 25 (max. 2 tickets/opera) 

Plus, all of the Fellow Friend benefits:

  • Invitation to two Spotlight Series events, where you’ll explore the magic of the art form from a variety of unique perspectives. Spotlight Series events include backstage tours, chorus sing-a-longs, and more 
  • Invitation to two Working Rehearsals, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 
  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to an additional Working Rehearsal (total of three) 

Plus, all of the Contributing Friend benefits:

  • Name recognition in COC House Programs
  • Introduce the world of opera to family and friends with 50% off tickets for patrons who are under 25 (max. 2 tickets/opera) 
  • Invitation to three Spotlight Series events, where you’ll explore the magic of the art form from a variety of unique perspectives. Spotlight Series events include backstage tours, chorus sing-a-longs, and more 
  • Invitation to two Working Rehearsals, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 
  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

Benefits include:

  • Invitation to an additional Spotlight Series event (total of four)
  • Invitation to a President’s Council Opera Insider Chat and Working Rehearsal Dinner (includes access to an additional Working Rehearsal and artist-led talk. Please note there is an additional cost for dinners) 

Plus, all of the Associate Friend benefits:

  • Name recognition in COC House Programs
  • Introduce the world of opera to family and friends with 50% off tickets for patrons who are under 25 (max. 2 tickets/opera) 
  • Invitation to two Spotlight Series events, where you’ll explore the magic of the art form from a variety of unique perspectives. Spotlight Series events include backstage tours, chorus sing-a-longs, and more 
  • Invitation to three Working Rehearsals, where you’ll witness the creative work involved in preparing a world-class opera production
  • Early access to Showcase Series concert tickets 
  • Charitable Tax Receipt
  • Name recognition on coc.ca
  • Access to Single Tickets ahead of the general public during our exclusive member pre-sale
  • Access to our Friends Lounge, located on the north side of Ring 3, prior to performances and during intermissions
  • Complimentary Coat Check in the Ring 3 Friends Lounge and at the Lower Lobby coat check
Support at this level

More Membership Offerings

President's Council

Become a COC champion with your own dedicated COC team, complete with priority phone line.

Memberships start at $2,250

Golden Circle

Play a vital role in the future of opera, allowing us to take the steps necessary to move the company forward.

Membership starts at $12,500

Vox

Join a community of young patrons through a flexible opera experience that will bring you closer to the art form.

Membership starts at $120

Vox Subscription

Combine your Vox membership with an exclusive subscription package, attending the opera on select dates with fellow Vox members!