Principal Oboe Auditions: Lead the Opera Orchestra

Arizona Opera; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 264,499 - 268,632; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Opera in Phoenix announces auditions for Principal Oboe, a key solo/section role for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Auditions will include Mozart Oboe Concerto and selected excerpts from Rossini's Italian in Algiers, with brackets and articulation cues noted on azopera.org.

The per-service rate for the 2026/27 season is $192.79, plus per diem, travel and hotel stipend per CBA. Further details available from the Orchestra Manager; auditions scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at the

Qualifications

• Audition for orchestral oboe in a major opera company.
• Proficiency with Mozart Oboe Concerto excerpts.
• Ability to perform demanding excerpts across styles.

Responsibilities

• Auditions for Principal Oboe will be conducted to assess readiness for the 2026/27 season.

Skills

Orchestral audition experience

Job description

Arizona Opera in Phoenix announces auditions for Principal Oboe, a key solo/section role for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Auditions will include Mozart Oboe Concerto and selected excerpts from Rossini's Italian in Algiers, with brackets and articulation cues noted on azopera.org.

The per-service rate for the 2026/27 season is $192.79, plus per diem, travel and hotel stipend per CBA. Further details available from the Orchestra Manager; auditions scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at the