Assistant Conductor / Pianist

Stagetime Inc.; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Travel expenses provided

Job summary

Sarasota Opera is seeking an Assistant Conductor/Pianist for the 2025 Winter Season to support rehearsals, performances, and production needs across a repertoire including Cavalleria rusticana, Pagliacci, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Le nozze di Figaro and Stiffelio.

This role requires strong operatic piano skills, opera accompanying experience, and language facility in Italian, German, and French, with a collaborative, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong piano skills for rehearsals and performance.
• Experience accompanying opera productions.
• Proficiency in multiple languages relevant to opera (e.g., Italian, German, French).

Responsibilities

• Rehearsal pianist for staging, musical, and ensemble rehearsals.
• Backstage conducting support during performances.
• Operate supertitles with accurate timing.
• Coach singers on repertoire, pronunciation, and style.
• Accompany opera scenes and ensemble work with high musical standards.
• Assist production and music staff as needed.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Opera rehearsal pianist

Language skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

Company: Sarasota Opera

Season: 2025 Winter Season

Dates: January 7 - March 29, 2025

Salary Range: $600 - $800 per week, depending on experience

Additional Benefits: Housing and travel expenses provided

Position Overview

Sarasota Opera is seeking a skilled and dynamic Assistant Conductor/Pianist for the 2025 Winter Season. This role will provide essential support in rehearsals, performances, and production needs, contributing to the artistic excellence of our 2025 repertoire, which includes Cavalleria rusticana, Pagliacci, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Le nozze di Figaro, and Stiffelio.

This is an ideal opportunity for a pianist and conductor with a strong foundation in opera and a passion for collaborative artistry.

Key Responsibilities

Rehearsal Pianist: Play for staging, musical, and ensemble rehearsals, working closely with singers, conductors, and directors.

Backstage Conducting: Support stage management and production staff by conducting from backstage as needed during performances.

Supertitles Operation: Operate supertitles during rehearsals and performances, ensuring accurate timing and coordination with the onstage action.

Singer Coaching: Coach singers on repertoire, pronunciation, style, and interpretation to support their performance preparation.

Opera Scenes and Ensemble Rehearsals: Accompany opera scenes and selected ensemble work, maintaining high musical standards.

Additional Duties: Support various tasks as assigned by the music and production departments, contributing to a seamless rehearsal and performance process.

Qualifications

Strong Piano Skills: Proven experience as a rehearsal pianist and ability to perform challenging operatic repertoire.

Opera Accompanying Experience: Background accompanying opera productions or similar performance experience.

Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages relevant to opera (Italian, German, French, etc.) is highly desirable.

Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work closely with production staff, artists, and conductors in a professional and supportive manner.