Funny, unexpected things can happen at the opera. Stage props can drop and roll into the pit. Lights go out. Fire alarms can go off. Sometimes a lead singer falls ill or loses their voice. Many companies hire understudies or have backup plans for when this happens. In recent performances of Tristan and Isolde...
- Opera musicians
The musicians of the Arizona Opera Orchestra add musical thrills, excitement and drama to the critically-acclaimed productions at Arizona Opera. This is our mission.
- Reaching out
Embarking on outreach efforts has created a ripple effect of other opportunities.
AZOOMA is committed to participating in the “Backstage” concert each year with the opera chorus and making the “Out of the Pit” concert series an annual event.
- History
Arizona Opera made a strong artistic commitment to the cultural life of Phoenix & Tucson. In 1998, it established a dedicated orchestra and principal conductor for the opera.Since the arrival of Maestro Joel Revzen in 2003, the company and the orchestra has continued to grow and thrive.
- Questions?
In 2007 we surveyed the opera musicians to find out answers to the top 13 questions people ask about us.
This survey was organized into a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
- Contract Negotiations
AZOOMA, the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians Local 586 engage in contract negotiations every 3 years.These negotiations determine working conditions and wages, among other things.
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Articles...
Agreement Goes "International"
The recent tentative agreement between the management and musicians of Arizona Opera has been chronicled in the April issue of the trade paper for the American Federation of Musicians. On page nine of the...
You Think You Got it Bad?
Being a classical musician can be pretty stressful sometimes. Musicians are one of few workers who perform their job in front of an audience. There is no spell-check, no do-overs and no second chances...
A New Beginning
In Tucson, the musicians of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra have shifted their union representation from the “Guild” to the American Federation of Musicians. In a statement posted in the ROPA Internet Mailing List: “The...
A Compromising Position
After 17 long months of negotiations, AZOOMA has secured a long-term commitment through the 2011-2012 season. It is a three-year agreement with a side letter that includes two additional years of “right of first...
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