The Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA)
is an organization of highly trained orchestra musicians with the Arizona
Opera. We are independent from the Tucson, Flagstaff or Phoenix
symphony orchestras.
AZOOMA aims to deepen its commitment to our local communities and
their arts organizations. As one
of the few large performance ensembles active in Arizona, we strive to
strengthen these bonds on multiple levels - artistic, cultural and
personal.
Performing in an opera pit requires
unique skills different from those of playing onstage. The musicians of
AZOOMA are dedicated, specialized musicians who help raise the Arizona Opera
experience to world-class.
AZOOMA's MISSION IS:
To offer entertaining,
live music performed at the highest artistic level for our community
To promote and
support our musician colleagues - their activities and livelihoods
To raise
awareness and reach out to the community in support of the Arizona Opera
and its programs
We are proud members of the American Federation of Musicians (a branch of the
AFL-CIO) and have earned bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees from
some of the world’s finest conservatories and universities.
This web site was created to spread the word about opera, the talented opera musicians and how we continue to be a vital and integral
part of Arizona's cultural life. We ask you
to join us in helping Arizona Opera as a vital and important
component in Arizona's cultural attractions.
A unique feature of the Arizona Opera Orchestra is that the musicians represent the company's history.
While not the primary "product,"
AZOOMA has a strong and vested interest in the company and its future. Singers and conductors, managers and directors come and go, while some members of the orchestra have been around since the inception of the company in the early '70's.
In 1998, Arizona
Opera set in motion a plan to nurture and expand the artistic excellence
of the company. This included innovative sets, costumes and lighting,
the engagement of the talented young artists and an "in-house" orchestra
with an expanded rehearsal schedule.
DISCLAIMER: This website is created and maintained
by Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA). All content represents the
RIGHTS and viewpoints of AZOOMA and is not
made on behalf of, or intended to represent, those of ARIZONA OPERA.
Use of this web site signifies your agreement to our TERMS. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED 2007, 2008.
