Assistant Principal Viola Auditions

Arizona Opera; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Opera in Phoenix, AZ is seeking viola players for the Assistant Principal Viola audition. Auditions will be held at the Arizona Opera Center on Monday, September 28, 2026; exact times will be announced.

The season includes a projected number of services with compensation per service specified by the orchestra management. Candidates must prepare the required excerpts listed on azopera.org: concertos by Bartok, Hindemith, Walton, and one movement from Bach’s Cello Suites, plus selected

Job description

Arizona Opera Orchestra (performing in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ) announces auditions for the following:

Assistant Principal Viola (27 svcs*)

*Projected number of services for 2026/27 Season

2026/27Seasonper service rate*:
Assistant Principal Viola: $160.24
Plus per diem, travel and hotel stipend per CBA.Contact Orchestra Manager for details.

Assistant Principal Violaauditions will take place on Monday September 28, 2026at the Arizona Opera Center.Timeswill be announced prior.

Required excerpts are marked with brackets on azopera.organd at the audition.

Solo

One of the following concertos:

Bartok –Viola Concerto, first movement, beginning to m. 54

Hindemith– Der Schwanendreher, first movement, beginning to reh. L

Walton– Viola Concerto, first movement, beginning to reh. 8

AND

One movement of the candidate’s choice from the Bach Cello Suites(no Preludes, no repeats).

• Donizetti – The Elixir of Love: Act I, #33 to 6 after #35
• Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro: Overture measures 139 – 171
• Act II, 10 before #20 to #20
• Act II, 7 after #25 to #26
• Puccini – Tosca: Act II, #59 to #60
• Verdi – Don Carlo: Act II, Pt. 2, No. 3, 3 after M to end (end of Elisabetta/Eboli/Rodrigoterzettino)