AZOOMA's outreach efforts have created a ripple effect of opportunities. This gives the music we play a stronger personal connection.
AZOOMA, the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians Local 586 engage in collective bargaining every 3 years.
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AZOOMA is a cohesive group of professional musicians that have developed a distinctive sound and camaraderie through decades of performing together.
The word “audition” is enough to make any seasoned musician skittish. It’s a vital part of the music world, the musical version of a job interview. A musician shows up with dozens, if not hundreds, of colleagues, all vying for the single vacant seat in a symphony, opera or ballet orchestra. Musicians who are...
Start playing at an early age, say ten at the latest. Spend a few bucks, maybe 10-40,000, on an instrument. Acquire several bows, which are priced at least $2,000 each. Get several university degrees...
A modern day impresario who significantly changed Arizona Opera. The New York Times once called him “the most affable megalomaniac in opera.” In Seattle, he was known as “the P. T. Barnum of opera.”...
Kudos to Arizona Opera bassist Claudia Botterweg who was recently mentioned on the Phoenix Symphony Blog in recognition of her devotion to the Armonia program. Translated “Harmony,” the Armonía program brings private music lessons...
Nine members of the Arizona Opera Orchestra were joined by 4 guest players, as well as conducting intern Jackson Warren and the voice of the Arizona Opera broadcasts- radio personality Michael Dixon, for a...
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