Selection for the 2024 Opera in the Ozarks Orchestra will begin February 1, 2024.  The 74th season repertoire:  Verdi’s La traviata, Ward’s The Crucible and a double bill of Giannini’s Beauty and the Beast and Ravel’s L’Enfant et les sortilèges.  PDF poster: Opera in the Ozarks Orchestra 2024 to share with colleagues who also might be interested

The Opera in the Ozarks Orchestra comprises young professional musicians from across the country. The instrumentalists enter fully into the artistic and social life at The Point.  Rehearsals begin June 9 and the final performance is July 19.  After the main stage operas have opened, opportunities for chamber music, practice and relaxation abound.  All members of the 2024 company will be required to be fully vaccinated according to CDC recommendations. All first-year principal and section musicians receive a stipend of $1500; housing and all meals for the period of the six-week contract are included.

The review of applications will begin February 1 and positions will be  available until the table below reflects otherwise.  Positions will remain open until filled but most offers and decisions will be made by May 15.

To apply please send all materials as attachments to orchestra@opera.org.

• A one-page résumé that highlights your orchestral experience and education
• A list of opera, operetta, musical theatre works performed
• YouTube posts (preferred) DVD or CD recording of 4-5 standard orchestral excerpts and one page of a concerto or other solo.
• The names of two references whom we may contact about your work. 

Questions? Email

All positions are open unless specified.  Musicians invited to return  have until January 15 to decide; This list was updated on 5/22/2024.