Pittsburgh Opera
Dawn Posey serves as the Assistant Principal Second Violin for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra since 2011 and holds multiple teaching positions, including Adjunct Instructor of Violin at St. Vincent's College and Violin Instructor at Pittsburgh Music Academy, both since 2009. Additional performance experience includes roles as Violinist for Pittsburgh Opera, and Assistant Concertmaster for both the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra from 2007 to 2013 and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra from 2004 to 2007. Dawn Posey also fulfilled an Adjunct Faculty position at the University of Evansville during the same timeframe. Education includes a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (1999-2002) and studies at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (1998-1999).
Pittsburgh Opera
OUR MISSION Pittsburgh Opera enriches Pittsburgh and the tri-state area and draws national and international attention to the region by: * creating live opera at the highest standards of artistic excellence; making opera intellectually and financially accessible to a diverse audience * developing young American singers into tomorrow’s artists * and ensuring the future through responsible fiscal management. BRIEF OVERVIEW Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, internationally-recognized educational programs, an acclaimed artist training program, and a progressive outlook toward the future. Its green initiative culminated in LEED® Silver certification for its Strip District headquarters, and its capacity as a true community partner has increased significantly under General Director Christopher Hahn’s leadership.