2026 Festival Season Repetiteur

Position Description

The Repetiteur at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) serves as a vital member of the artistic team. They work directly alongside professional Stage Directors Conductors and Repetiteurs by assisting with all musical aspects of the production throughout the rehearsal and performance process. This position will be responsible for the primary Repetiteur duties on one production the secondary Repetiteur duties on another production and the preparation of young artists featured in the Center Stage concert within the Festival Season.

This position is a seasonal full-time position. Frequent night and weekend hours will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Repetiteur responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coaching and accompanying diction musical and staging rehearsals of artists engaged by OTSL under the direction of the conducting staff Principal Conductor and Artistic Director.

• Coaching young artists in their production cover assignments and their audition repertoire. Accompanying auditions and related rehearsals as needed.

• Assisting with musical matters during dress rehearsals performances and at technical rehearsals; including acting as a substitute for operating titles during designated performances.

• Assisting with the preparation of and to accompany the artists appearing at other musical events as may be arranged by OTSL.

• Performing a keyboard instrument if required for stage rehearsals and performances of the operas assigned.

• Providing accompaniment for additional events throughout the Festival Season including but not limited to the Spotlight on Opera program where they will accompany Young Artist covers from their primary Repetiteur show assignment in select pieces.

• Preparing and presenting brief Opera Previews (pre-performance lectures) on the opera for which they are principal repetiteur as directed by the Principal Conductor and/or Director of Artistic Administration.

Skills Experience Qualifications

• 5-10 years classical music accompanist experience preferred

• 1-5 years vocal coaching in the operatic repertoire

• Strong keyboard skills

• Strong knowledge of opera repertoire

• Strong sight-reading skills

• Transposition

• Conducting

• Orchestral reduction

• Deep knowledge of opera repertoire

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professional demeanor

• Ability to work nights and weekends

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $1000.00-$1200.00 / week

• This is a seasonal full-time position.

• Travel and housing: provided

• Engagement dates: Monday April 27 2026 Sunday June 28 2026

To Apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format describing their interest in the position and outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:Friday November 21 2025

About Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization known for innovative productions featuring outstanding young artists. The company offers a festival opera season each spring which attracts ticket buyers from zip codes throughout the metropolitan area as well as visitors from nearly 50 states and multiple countries. As of 2025 OTSL has presented 45 world premieres which may be the highest percentage of new work in the repertory of any American addition to the spring Festival Season OTSL operates year-round education and community programs serving nearly 17000 local children and adults.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has a year-round artistic and administrative staff of approximately 45 which grows to nearly 500 during the Festival Season. Several hundred volunteer members of the Opera Theatre Guild provide support for all aspects of Opera Theatres work and advocate for the company throughout the greater St. Louis community. The companys annual budget size is approximately $12 million; contributed revenue represents more than 50% of budget. At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis we value equity diversity and mutual respect. We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals women people with disabilities and others who have been historically excluded to apply. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis we value equity diversity and mutual respect. We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals women people with disabilities and others who have been historically excluded to apply. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

OTSL will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race color religion or belief; national social or ethnic origin; age; sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression; physical mental or sensory disability; family or parental status; genetic information or characteristics; protected veteran status; or any other protected class under federal state or local law. OTSL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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