Principal Oboe

Music Opportunities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Opera Orchestra is seeking a Principal Oboe for the 2026/27 season. Auditions are scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Arizona Opera Center. Interested candidates must submit their resumes by Monday, September 14, 2026.

The projected number of services for this position is 27 for the season. Compensation for the Principal Oboe position is a per service rate of $192.79, along with additional per diem, travel, and hotel stipends per the collective bargaining agreement.

Job description

Arizona Opera Orchestra is seeking a Principal Oboe for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The auditions are scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Arizona Opera Center. Interested candidates must submit their resumes by Monday, September 14, 2026. The projected number of services for this position is 27 for the season.The compensation for the Principal Oboe position is set at a per service rate of $192.79, along with additional per diem, travel, and hotel stipends as per the collective bargaining agreement. Specific details regarding these stipends can be obtained by contacting the Orchestra Manager.Audition materials include specific excerpts from works by Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Rossini, Strauss, Verdi, and Wagner. Candidates are encouraged to review the audition excerpts available on the Arizona Opera website, where required sections are clearly marked.