Assistant Principal Viola

Music Opportunities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Opera Orchestra in Phoenix is seeking an Assistant Principal Viola for the 2026/27 season, with auditions on Sept 28, 2026. Resumes due by Sept 21, 2026. The position includes 27 services at $160.24 per service, with additional per diem, travel, and hotel stipends per the CBA.

Auditions will be at the Arizona Opera Center; times to be announced. Prepare specified solo and orchestral excerpts. Audition materials cover works by Bartok, Hindemith, Walton, and excerpts from operas by

Qualifications

• Auditions for Assistant Principal Viola are required.
• Resume must be submitted by Sept 21, 2026.
• Prepare solo and orchestral excerpts including Bartok, Hindemith, Walton, and excerpts from Donizetti, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Assistant Principal Viola during the 2026/27 season.

Skills

Viola

Orchestra

Job description

Arizona Opera Orchestra is seeking an Assistant Principal Viola for the upcoming 2026/27 season, with auditions scheduled for September 28, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their resumes by September 21, 2026. The projected number of services for this position is 27, and the per service rate is $160.24, along with additional per diem, travel, and hotel stipends as per the collective bargaining agreement. Auditions will take place at the Arizona Opera Center, with specific times to be announced later. Candidates are required to prepare specific solo and orchestral excerpts for the audition, including concertos by Bartok, Hindemith, and Walton, as well as various excerpts from operas by Donizetti, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. Detailed audition materials can be found on the Arizona Opera website.