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Contract Negotiations

AZOOMA, the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians Local 586 engage in collective bargaining every 3 years.

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10 Year History

AZOOMA is a cohesive group of professional musicians that have developed a distinctive sound and camaraderie through decades of performing together.

10 Years with Arizona Opera

Articles of Interest

Part-Time Work, Full-Time Commitment

Part-Time Work, Full-Time Commitment

For many of the musicians, performing with the opera is just one among many music jobs that make up a complete career. While an AZOOMA musician is technically a part-time employee with the Arizona Opera, their commitment to music and professional music-making is full-time. The long hours of practice, the physical and mental preparation,...

NYC Singer and Teacher Lays it Plain

At A Liberal’s Libretto, James Newman offers pithy reaction to recent labor developments at the Arizona Opera. “You see Ladies and Gents, Arizona Opera – the resident opera company of both Tucson and Phoenix...

Supporting Arizona Opera’s Future

Supporting Arizona Opera’s Future

The Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA) has a proactive interest in the future of Arizona Opera. As a part of our ongoing activity to support the company outside of the orchestra pit, AZOOMA’s...

Charges Filed Against Arizona Opera

Phoenix, AZ – Earlier this week, the Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA) filed unfair labor practice (ULP) charges against the Arizona Opera administration. The charges were filed with the National Labor Relations Board...

Why is it so dark down there?

Why is it so dark down there?

Most orchestra pits are painted black, a flat black with no sheen or gloss. This darkness can loom rather large to an opera goer wanting to take a peek. Upon first approach a visitor...