[ OUR COMMITTEES ]

In order to better manage itself, AZOOMA  has formed three committees to support the opera, to negotiate contract agreements and to mediate and manage the musicians' needs as needed.

 Orchestra Committee:

The Orchestra Committee is elected by the Arizona Opera Orchestra and serves as the representative voice of the orchestra in dealings and communications with the AFM and Arizona Opera management (excluding contract negotiations).

Tom Hoisch, chair
Cynthia Baker
Grant Jordan
Nathan Mitchell
Jeffrey Norman

Negotiating Committee

The Negotiating Committee is elected by the Arizona Opera Orchestra and is the official bargaining unit representing the orchestra (along with representatives from the AFM) in contract negotiations with Arizona Opera management.

Nathan Mitchell, chair
Cynthia Baker
Tom Hoisch
Neil Tatman
Melanie Winans

 Outreach and Education Committee

The Outreach and Education Committee is appointed by the Orchestra Committee to educate the public and broaden public knowledge about the Arizona Opera Orchestra and its role in the community.

Cynthia Baker
Claudia Botterweg
Jill Marderness
Katherine Shields
Christina Swanson