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Be a force for transforming opera for the 21st Century with an end of the year donation to New Wave Opera!


In 2026, we will bring Portland composer Caroline Louise Miller’s new opera Deep Water to life with our first world premiere production. This post-apocalyptic fantasy positions two queer teenagers, Val & Bluejay, in the role of history creation, as they document the fall of humanity in the Anthropocene and define what is worth preserving.


Your contribution directly supports bringing our 2026 season to life, hiring singers, instrumentalists, stage directors, scenic artists, and more, all from our local NW Oregon arts community. Support locally sourced arts and keep New Wave Opera Moments coming with a tax-deductible gift. 


Your donation of any size matters and is deeply appreciated!  
Thank you!

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DONATION METHODS

Your donation goes directly to artists making these operas happen: singers, instrumentalists, stage directors, composers, librettists, and technical staff. Gifts of any size are valued and welcome.

We can accept gifts via PayPal, Venmo, GiveButter, or check - or through your work place for those who offer matching donations! New Wave Opera is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible.

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New Wave Opera
11605 SW 31st Court
Portland, OR 97219
USA

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Workplace Matching with Benevity Causes

Did you know? Many workplaces offer matching donations. This is a fantastic way to make your gift go even further!

We are a registered cause with Benevity, which works with many large companies in North America. Contact us for help setting up a matching gift with your employer. Our Cause ID Number is: ​840-934152039​

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Your donation makes a tangible impact!

$30: sheet music from independent, self-published, living composers & librettists
$75: refreshments for our guests at events
$100: costumes for a performer
$250: synch license payments to host free-to-access recordings of our performances on YouTube
$500: member of the orchestra
$800: supporting role
$1200: leading role
$2000: music director or pianist for a run of performances
$3500: sponsors costs for a concert
$7000: sponsors a night of opera

 New Wave Opera's programming
is made possible by generous support from

...and generous donors like you!

Tsunami ($1000+): Kendra Preston Leonard, Susan McBerry & Albert Alter, ​Kevin & Michaeleen Neher, Mike Newman, Laurie & Charlie Osberg, Rachel Hadiashar
Harbor ($500 - $999): Mary B. Ancich,  Michael E. Harvey, S.C. Karant-Nunn in honor of Susan McBerry, George Rowbottom, Kate Strohecker
Wave ($100 - $499): Lexie Briggs, Christopher Buchholz, Cindy & Jack Colon, Cecilia Harvey Family (Ben Cook, Sheila Kredit, Silvano Roman, Cecilia Harvey), Julie Manhan
Tidepool ($1 - $99): Nicolás Benavides, Sara Beukers, Holly Boaz,  Manuel Binford, Michael Davidson, Jana Fussell, Carl Halvorson, Michael E. Harvey, Rose Harvey, Mike Hoover & Stephanie Schreiber, Sarah Jesudason, Allison Knotts, Cullan B. Lucas, Vance Maverick, Kimberly Osberg, Jeffrey Puukka, Carolyn Quick, Jessica Saunders, Ashley Strasburg, Drew Swatosh, Janice K. Roggenkamp, Charles Rose, Liz Kasser, Scott Werley