Atlanta Opera Studio Accompanist

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

MAINSTAGE ACTIVITY
• Serve as rehearsal pianist for mainstage production of Tosca (September/October)
• Coach principal artists as needed
• Orchestra keyboard for rehearsals and performances of Tosca


ATLANTA OPERA STUDIO TOUR
• Serve as Music Director for annual touring opera for elementary students; Run music rehearsals; perform as part of the touring team, working with tour manager and other cast members to load in/out at each school and community performance. Tour for elementary students will run approximately 4 weeks in the Fall 2013 and 12 weeks in the Spring 2014.

• Serve as Music Director for new touring opera for secondary students; run music rehearsals; perform as part of the touring team, working with tour manager and other cast members to load in/out at each school and community performance. Tour for secondary students will run approximately 4 weeks in the Winter 2014.


SPECIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
• Accompany artists at the annual Atlanta Opera Ball
• Participate in the Atlanta Opera 24-Hour Opera Project
• Assist with some High School Opera Institute coachings and workshops
• Perform for select community programs and special events


CONTRACT
• September 10 - November 15, 2013 and January 5 - April 11, 2014


QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent training relative to vocal accompanying and opera
• Candidate must be a skilled pianist with experience accompanying singers and following a conductor
• Experience as a vocal coach preferred


To apply:
Send resume to education@atlantaopera.org.