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Violinist

Chicago Summer Opera

Chicago, United States

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General information

Instrument or role

Violin

Job category

Performance

Number of positions

8 open positions

Additional information
We're excited to share a wonderful opportunity for young classical musicians! After 14 years of training opera singers, our orchestra program is now in full swing. We invite you to apply for our third year and be part of this musical journey!

Features:
Six operas
Private lessons
Masterclasses
Career workshops

Faculty:
Alyce Johnson, Flute 
Anne Bach, Oboe 
Wagner Campos, Clarinet 
Keith Buncke, Bassoon       
David  Griffin, Horn 
Rebecca Oliverio, Trumpet 
Mark Fisher, Trombone   
Vadim Karpinos, Percussion      
Liba Shacht, Violin 
Ilana Setapen, Violin 
Helen Callus, Viola 
Eric Kutz, Cello 
Michael Hovnanian, Bass

Dates:
Session 1: June 16 - July 12, 2026
Session 2: July 14 - August 9, 2026
Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
Repertoire:
Coming Soon

Tuition:  
$1,650 per session
  • Audition based scholarship available. Over $240,000 in scholarship was given for the 2025 season.
  • Financial aid available
  • Work study available
Housing is not included, more housing info here.
Deadline: January 15, 2026

Session 1: June 16 - July 12, 2026
Rinaldo, Handel 
Turn of the Screw, Britten  
Marriage of Figaro, Mozart   

Session 2: July 14 - August 9, 2026
L'incoronazione di Poppea, Monteverdi 
Cendrillon, Massenet 
Carmen, Bizet

Open to all instruments. 
Please add at least two recordings of contrasting styles. (Excerpts and solo work are both welcome).
Application is free!

Employment details

Type

Festival

Tenure

Temporary

Application process

Apply by

January 15, 2026, 23:59 (time zone: Georgetown)

Application link
chicagosummeropera.com

Audition information

Audition repertoire
Please add at least two recordings of contrasting styles. (Excerpts and solo work are both welcome).
Additional audition information
All auditions are recorded, not live. Please find our audition application on our website: https://www.chicagosummeropera.com/
This is a free application.
For questions please contact: [email protected]