Mission & Company History

OUR MISSION: The mission of the Fargo Moorhead Opera is to enrich the region with distinctive, exceptional artistic programming that will engage and excite audiences of all ages.

Founded in 1968, the Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company brings high quality opera experiences for any and all members of our community and region. 

The current season of the FMO includes three fully-staged opera productions along with the Snowball Gala in December and other events throughout the year. The company also offers educational and outreach activities throughout the region. Our Gate City Bank Young Artists Program for emerging opera singers, performs for over 4000+ students (K-12) in and around the Fargo area as well as presents community concerts and productions throughout the region enjoyed by all ages.

Our North of Normal Chamber series established in the 2017-18 season provides opportunities to bring this dynamic art-form to smaller, more intimate venues as well as allowing us to share a wider range of works from baroque opera to contemporary, experimental productions to the stage.

We are the only Opera America company member between Minneapolis and Montana going east and west; and Omaha and Winnipeg going north and south. We are especially proud of the fact that Fargo-Moorhead is the smallest city in America to host a full-season professional opera company. 

EQUALITY, EQUITY & DIVERSITY: Fargo Moorhead Opera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

FM Opera thrives by providing opportunities to a diverse and talented group of performers. We enjoy sharing their voices and stories with our community regardless of race, sex, gender, orientation or heritage and encourage artists of color on our stages and behind the scenes. We provide superlative productions and a platform for all company members' continued growth and success.