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What makes MMF different from other opera festivals?

Alumni Division – MMF is the only training program that exclusively hires its alumni for performance opportunities outside of the summer festival. It is our goad to further advance the career’s of our artists through this program.

Our Faculty & Staff – MMF Opera Institute faculty and staff represent some of the finest experts in the industry and are selected based on artistic merit and eagerness to work with young musicians. Participants can expect to work with renowned vocal experts from the world's leading institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Houston Grand, Glimmerglass, Pittsburgh Opera, Florida Grand, among others.

Our Full Orchestra – The MMF Opera Institute utilizes the MMF Opera Orchestra for all mainstage opera productions. While many programs claim to use an orchestra, the majority use a small chamber ensemble. The MMF Opera Orchestra is dedicated to MMF Opera Institute productions. 

Production Value – The Opera Institute mounts professional-level, full-scale productions, prepared by the MMF production team of professional directors, lighting and set designers, and costumers. Participants perform before large public audiences and many shows are reviewed by South Florida's arts critics.

Innovative Immersive Productions – MMF is the first company to produce a full opera in a fully immersive theater setting using cutting-edge projection mapping technology. By seamlessly blending technology and artistry, MMF offers a mesmerizing fusion of music, visual effects, and storytelling. MMF's innovative approach to live performances pushes the boundaries of traditional concerts, setting a new standard for opera lovers that keeps audiences captivated and coming back for more.

Education – Our vocal faculty and staff prepare students as if they are participants in a top-tier young artist program. In order to ensure everyone receives proper time and attention, unprepared singers may lose their roles. This allows the staff to focus on bringing out the highest level of artistry from every singer in the program instead of granting extra time to unprepared singers to make them “performance ready.”

Cost – MMF is able to offer more opportunity than any other program for less cost in large part because of its non-profit status and generous donors who support the festival.  Every dollar received in tuition, donations, grants and ticket sales goes directly to the program, ensuring the highest quality of education and performance opportunities for the participants.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The Miami Music Institute admits students of any race, color, creed, sex, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, family responsibility, national origin, ancestry, handicap, or religion to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Institute. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other Institute-administered programs.