Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.
Detroit Opera is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, programs, and activities.
Auditions
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Second Bassoon | February 24, 2025
This position begins at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
Applications for this position are now closed.
A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email in early January, 2025.
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of February 10, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Second Flute/Piccolo | February 25, 2025
This position begins at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
Applications for this position are now closed.
A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email in early January, 2025.
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of February 10, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Principal Harp | February 27, 2025
This position begins at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
Applications for this position are now closed.
A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email in early January, 2025.
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of February 10, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Section Cello | March 3, 2025
Position to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
To apply for an audition, please complete the application linked below:
Please apply only if you are serious about attending the audition.
Resume Deadline: January 17, 2025
A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email by January, 22, 2025.
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of February 17, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC EXCERPTS AND REPERTOIRE LISTS
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Second Horn | May 7, 2025
Position to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
To apply for an audition, please complete the application linked below:
Please apply only if you are serious about attending the audition.
Resume Deadline: February 21, 2025
A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition due to time constraints. Applicants will receive notice of invitation via email by late February, early March 2025.
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of April 18, 2025.
A repertoire list and excerpts will soon be posted to this audition page.
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Detroit Opera announces the following audition:
Section Violin | May 9, 2025
Position to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 season.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winning applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. If an applicant secures a contract, valid immigration status and work authorization must be secured 8 weeks before applicant’s expected start date. Maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment with Detroit Opera will be the responsibility of any winning applicant.
To apply for an audition, please complete the application linked below:
Please apply only if you are serious about attending the audition.
Resume Deadline: April 4, 2025
A $100 audition deposit will be required from invited applicants and will be returned upon arrival to the audition. Audition deposit checks will be shredded for those who cancel by the deadline of April 25, 2025.
A repertoire list and excerpts will soon be posted to this audition page.
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
The Detroit Opera Orchestra performs approximately 4-6 productions per season: a combination of opera, ballet and concerts with an average of 7 services per production. The Detroit Opera Orchestra has a minimum service guarantee of 45 services per season.
The Detroit Opera season typically runs from October to December and February/March to May.
Detroit Opera 2024-25 Season Rates
$201.29/Rehearsal
$218.04/Dress rehearsal
$267.53/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%
Chorus auditions for the 2024-2025 season are closed.
To receive information regarding future audition opportunities, please email resume & headshot to auditions@detroitopera.org.
Vocalists of the Detroit Opera Chorus are members of the American Guild of Musical Artists
Open Positions
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Crowd Managers, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.
Salary: $18.00 – $19.00/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org. Please include how you learned of this position.
Position Summary
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Crowd Managers work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Through working cohesively with the DO Security and Events teams Crowd Managers work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by regulating traffic control, maintaining access to entrances and emergency exits, and performing security screenings—when required.
Responsibilities
- Regulate traffic by managing the movement of activities and guests
- Monitor entrances and exits to ensure proper egress, in accordance
- Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for signs of danger
- Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency care within the existing security plan framework.
- Ensure security and safety of patrons, visitors, performers, and staff, through adherence to DO security policies
- Ensure security and safety of the venue, and perform security screening when required
- Interact with guests attending events, provide information and direction in a positive and friendly manner
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a crowd manager or related events management experience
- Demonstrated customer service skills
Desired Qualifications
- Security experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Crowd control/venue management certification
Essential functions/physical demands
- The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule.
- The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Event Medics, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.
Salary: $20.00/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org. Please include how you learned of this position.
Position Summary
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Event Medics work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the health and safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Event Medics work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by providing immediate medical care to any and all individuals who fall ill, to be vigilant of individuals displaying signs or symptoms of illness, to call for or facilitate communication with emergency first responders, and provide crowd management services for the safety of patrons, visitors, employees and artists.
Responsibilities
- Immediately respond to all medical emergencies in accordance with the relevant procedures and policies.
- Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for symptoms and early signs of illness or medical emergencies.
- Treat symptoms of minor injuries, such as small cuts/scrape, dizziness, nausea, headaches, contacting emergency medical services as needed.
- Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency medical care within the existing security plan framework.
- Participate in traffic control duties for large events, as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- EMT-B license
- Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably
Desired Qualifications
- EMT-I license or EMT-P license highly preferred
- Nursing/other health care experience
- Security experience
- Crowd manager experience
Essential functions/physical demands
- The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule.
- The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Shifts Available:
Sat.-Sun., 3-11 PM (16 hrs./week)
Sat.-Sun., 9 PM-9 AM (24 hrs./week)
Tues.-Sat., 1 AM-9 AM (40 hrs./week)
Salary: $20.00/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@detroitopera.org. Please include how you learned of this position.
Position Summary
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, andis a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. Through a meticulous security strategy, Detroit Opera Security Officers provide services designed to ensure the protective security of Detroit Opera staff, patrons, visitors and performers; and the Detroit Opera House buildings and grounds. Incumbents in this position will secure premises, personnel, patrons and guests by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; patrolling and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry and checking credentials. During performances and other large events with visiting attendees, Security Officers monitor crowds, and provide crowd management services for the safety of visitors, employees and artists.
Responsibilities
- Patrol and secure the Detroit Opera House.
- Monitor and analyze CCTV camera footage.
- Protect company assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues; guard valuables in a secure area
- Respond to alarms and emergencies, communicate any irregularities with management
- Keep a thorough incident report record; follow procedures for various initiatives including fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations
- Check visitors in and out of the Detroit Opera House, and escort visitors around the premises.
- Guard valuables in a secure area
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- Clean driving record
- Minimum 1 year of relevant security experience
- Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably
Desired Qualifications
- First aid/CPR-certified
- Customer service experience
Essential functions/physical demands
- The person in this position navigates different areas through the building including stairwells, work areas, parking structure, and patron areas as part of building security checks.
- The person in this position ascends and descends stairwells multiple times during a shift, as part of building security checks.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
- The person in this position occasionally lifts heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.