Opportunities

2027 Central City Opera Festival Season

Position: Piano and Conductor Fellowships

Department: Music Staff

Employment Type: Full scholarship training Fellowship, seasonal

Minimum Experience: Entry level

Span of Engagement: Tuesday, May 25, 2027 to Sunday, August 1, 2027

Work Schedule:  Festival activities are scheduled Tuesday through Sunday within the hours of 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Individual schedules vary according to rehearsal, coaching, performance, and training assignments. Dress rehearsals may extend later. Monday is the Festival's regular day off. 

Central City Opera’s 2027 season features mainstage productions of Puccini's LA BOHEME, Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE, and Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW.

Position Summary: Two individuals, one specializing in Collaborative Piano & the other specializing in Operatic Conducting, will join the 2027 Festival to participate as Fellowship Artists under the supervision of the Head of Music and alongside the music staff, and working closely with members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program in training classes, auxiliary programming, and mainstage rehearsals as assigned. The Pianist Fellow will coach and perform opera scenes with BSFATP Studio Artists and may be assigned recital repertoire to coach, prepare, and perform. Additional assignments include attending services and meetings integral to music staff as assigned and running supertitles for up to two mainstage performances. 

Activities Include:

• Playing for classes, coachings, and auxiliary programming for members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program (BSFATP). If eligible, performing in the St. James Chamber Music series.
• Playing for mainstage rehearsals.
• Taking music notes as assigned.
• For Conductor track, assisting Chorus Director, Principal Conductors, and Music Staff at applicable calls for orchestra, as well as applicable pre-show calls.
• Preparing supertitles and music scores in collaboration with stage management.
• Collaborating with staging staff, music staff, and BSFATP faculty.
• Attending services and meetings integral to music staff as assigned and as available.
• Leading rehearsals and runs with covers as assigned.
• Performing in opera scenes with BSFATP Studio Artists as assigned.
• Running supertitles for up to two mainstage productions.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in collaborative piano, conducting, or related field.
• Professional certificate and/or 2+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of opera, theater, music, and/or the performing arts strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS PowerPoint and music reading/writing software.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• High level of technical and musical pianistic and/or conducting abilities, as applicable.
• Ability to follow a conductor and/or assist a conductor, as applicable.
• Ability to lead a musical rehearsal and/or conduct musical and staging rehearsals, as applicable.
• Developing knowledge of operatic repertoire, diction, and standard opera performance languages.
• Clear ability to communicate with and provide constructive feedback.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong foundation in music theory.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a collaborative environment while also working independently.
• High level of intercultural competence and experience working with diverse communities.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to connect resources, people and organizations with Central City Opera.

 

Benefits:

The Pianist Fellow is a seasonal training position and educational opportunity ineligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Central City Opera is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment. We encourage candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and other underrepresented identities to apply. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. All applications will receive consideration for employment.