"From the perspective of a student who is planning on a career in opera, the experience is essential. Nothing can replace it. A student needs to interact with professionals, hear professional singers, and work with professional directors. I, personally, needed to see what is expected of an opera singer. I needed to talk with them about their careers... I am 100% confident saying that going to MSU, studying with Dr. Ken Bowles, and participating in productions with Western Plains Opera gave me a career I never dreamed of or even knew existed."
- Chad Armstrong, operatic baritone
"It makes no difference if it is in New York City or Minot, you have to have the people that believe in the validity of something, like opera, to make it happen, and it happens beautifully in Minot."
-Rolf Stang, WPO Supporter
