Violinist
Chicago Summer Opera
Chicago, United States
General information
- Instrument or role
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Violin
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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8 open positions
- Additional information
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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 operasPrivate lessonsMasterclassesCareer workshopsFaculty: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, BassDates:
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, 2026Session 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
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Festival
- Tenure
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Temporary
Application process
- Apply by
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January 15, 2026, 23:59 (time zone: Georgetown)
- Application link
- chicagosummeropera.com
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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Please add at least two recordings of contrasting styles. (Excerpts and solo work are both welcome).
- Additional audition information
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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]