Oberlin Conservatory

The Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time Administrative and Professional Staff position as Opera Coach beginning in the 2022-23 academic year. Oberlin’s Vocal Studies Division embraces a team approach to educating gifted undergraduate singers, and coaches work collaboratively with voice faculty and members of the Division.

Responsibilities

Musical coordination of mainstage opera performances (including coaching singers, preparing audition excerpts, scheduling musical rehearsals, serving on opera casting and title committees, liaising between conductor and cast, and playing for musical and staging rehearsals as assigned);

Musical preparation of opera theater classes (coordinating with stage directors and voice faculty);

Coaching of operatic and recital repertoire;

Collaborative work as assigned, including masterclasses, recitals, opera scenes, and auditions.

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree in collaborative piano or equivalent professional experience;

Broad knowledge of operatic, recital and concert vocal literature;

Expertise in Italian, French, English and German languages and lyric diction (knowledge of other languages desirable);

Excellent vocal coaching skills;

Excellent piano and sight-reading skills;

Strong communication and organization skills;

Ability to work collaboratively with voice faculty, conductors and stage directors.

Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and the mission of Oberlin College.