Aspen Music Festival and School
201-500 employees
Music
Education
Arts and Culture
About Aspen Music Festival and School
The Aspen Music Festival and School is a premier classical music festival and educational institution located in Aspen, Colorado. Founded in 1949, it offers a world-class summer festival featuring concerts, operas, and recitals, alongside a rigorous training program for young musicians. The organization is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of classical musicians through intensive instruction, performance opportunities, and masterclasses led by renowned artists. It serves as a cultural hub, attracting audiences and students from around the world to celebrate and advance the art of classical music.
5 months ago
Assistant Director
Aspen, Colorado - Office
Full-time
Mid Level
Assistant Director
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Description
- The Assistant Director works under the supervision of the Aspen Opera Theatre & VocalARTS (AOTVA) Production Manager to provide support for AOTVA director(s) and artistic staff. The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Klein Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Mozart’s Magic Flute.
- Responsibilities include attending rehearsals, performances, and meetings, preparing scores and notes, assisting in scheduling, liaising between directors and staff, providing administrative support, and participating in pre-production meetings.
- The role requires proven ability to assist staff efficiently, flexibility, creativity, strong interpersonal and administrative skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with ArtsVision is a plus, and prior opera AD or stage management experience is preferred. Candidates must be motivated, have a sense of humor, be able to lift up to 30 lbs., and climb stairs and ladders comfortably.
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Benefits
- Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.