Rehearsal Pianist / Assistant Conductor

OPERA America, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Transportation to Sarasota provided

Job summary

Sarasota Opera is seeking an additional music staff member for its winter 2027 festival season, January 3–March 21, 2027, with some flexibility for candidates unavailable for the full engagement. Applicants must have strong piano skills, experience with opera, and knowledge of the principal operatic languages.

Responsibilities include playing staging and music rehearsals and assisting with musical preparation throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Strong piano skills.
• Experience with opera.
• Working knowledge of principal operatic languages.

Responsibilities

• Play staging and music rehearsals.
• Assist with musical preparation throughout the season.

Skills

Piano skills

Opera experience

Languages (operatic)

Job description

Sarasota Opera is seeking an additional music staff member for its winter 2027 festival season, January 3-March 21, 2027. Some flexibility with dates is possible for candidates who are unavailable for the full engagement period.

Applicants must have strong piano skills, experience with opera, and a working knowledge of the principal operatic languages. Excellent preparation, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with singers, conductors, and fellow music staff are essential.

Responsibilities include playing staging and music rehearsals and assisting with musical preparation throughout the season.

Compensation: $750-950 per week, based on experience, plus housing and transportation to and from Sarasota.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Desired Start Date: January 3, 2027

BENEFITS

Seasonal Contract.