Auditions

THE SANTA FE OPERA

Harry Bicket, Music Director

All tenure-track positions
Employment will commence with the 2027 Season
Auditions will be held in Stieren Orchestra Hall at the Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM

Requirements & Application Details

Resume Due Date: Received no later than Monday, June 8, 2026.
Resumes received after the deadline will not be considered.

Email a one-page PDF resume to: auditions@santafeopera.org
Indicate instrument in the subject line.
Include instrument, email and phone number in the heading of resume.

• Winning candidate must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States and be available for the entire 10-week season each summer
• Invited candidates will be notified by July 6, 2026
• No recording devices or cell phones permitted in the audition room
• The Santa Fe Opera tunes to A=440

Employment Details

2027 Season: 10-week summer season
2027: June 21 – August 28, 2027

Minimum weekly salary: $1,898.03
Season per diem: $7,333.90
Travel allowance (based on zone): from $240 – $1,504.50

Questions should be directed to auditions@santafeopera.org
No phone calls please. Only a limited number of highly qualified applicants will be invited to audition.
The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at the audition.