Univ of Oklahoma

The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts School of Music at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music - Vocal Coach. The ideal candidate’s responsibilities will include opera coaching for current productions, applied opera and vocal coaching, and teaching diction courses as well as courses in art song and opera literature. When possible, the coach will also be asked to work with student pianists and conductors interested in opera and collaborative music-making. The Vocal Coach will be an important member of the opera area, and can expect to participate in planning and recruitment activities, as well as to serve on committees as assigned by the Director of the OU School of Music. In addition, they will be expected to maintain an active schedule of research and creative activities in international, national and regional settings as a coach, pianist and artist-teacher.

The new coach will be one of two coaches in an opera area that includes an artistic director/conductor and stage director, which produces two fully-staged opera performances with full orchestra annually, as well as scenes and outreach programs. The opera area works closely with a 5-member vocal area and OU’s University Theater production system, which includes stage, lighting and costume design.

Required Qualifications

M.M. or equivalent professional experience in a field relevant to vocal and opera coaching. Evidence of coaching experience in professional companies and in both undergraduate and graduate university programs; thorough knowledge of languages and diction, including all the major operatic languages: Italian, French, German and English; thorough knowledge of operatic and art song literature; and pianistic skills.

Screening will begin January 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.