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Jobs/Auditions

James M. Collier Apprentice Artist Program

Des Moines Metro Opera's Apprentice Artist Program is a comprehensive career training program that bridges the gap between academic studies and a professional career in opera for some of the brightest and best talents in America. Since the program began in 1975, over 1000 singers have benefited from this professional training experience. More...

Principal Artists

Principal artists are auditioned in several cities across the country between August and October each year. Those contracted will be in residence from late May through mid-July of the following year rehearsing and performing the three mainstage opera productions. Principal artists receive a performance fee, shared apartment housing, and travel to and from Indianola. Artists are engaged for one or two roles. Principal artists for the Des Moines Metro Opera are generally engaged through management. Principal Artist auditions are held in conjunction with Apprentice Artist and OPERA Iowa auditions each year in various cities. More...

Orchestra

Musicians come from all over the United States and Canada to play in the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra. Most perform during the year with professional orchestras that do not have a summer season. Many return year after year and are promoted through our tenure system. Informal chamber music concerts are voluntary and offer our orchestra players musical variety and the opportunity to get better acquainted with our colleagues. More...

Tech Crew

Des Moines Metro Opera is no longer accepting applications for its 2010 Season Festival Summer Technical Staff. Des Moines Metro Opera will be accepting crew head applications for its 2011 Season Festival Summer in December of 2010 and general technical staff application in January of 2011.

Des Moines Metro Opera hires approximately 40 theater technicians to work the carpentry, electrics, properties, paints, wardrobe and wigs & make-up crews each summer. All applicants should be creative, professional individuals who have a strong work ethic and are self-motivated. More...

Music/Directing Staff

Des Moines Metro Opera seeks an OPERA Iowa Musical Director/Apprentice Musical Coach and an OPERA Iowa Technical Director for the 2011 touring season. More...

Administration

Des Moines Metro Opera seeks a Marketing & Public Relations Director. More...