Pittsburgh Opera
Sebastian Vera is an accomplished musician and educator with extensive experience in both teaching and performance. Currently a Faculty Lecturer at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Sebastian teaches Musical Entrepreneurship and Digital Media and offers coaching in chamber music. As an Adjunct Professor of Trombone at Duquesne University and Principal Trombone at Pittsburgh Opera and River City Brass, Sebastian has demonstrated a strong commitment to both performance and education. Additionally, Sebastian co-founded the Third Coast Trombone Retreat, which began in June 2014. With a Master's degree in Trombone Performance from The New School and a Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University, Sebastian has also served on the faculty of Slippery Rock University and Youngstown State University, and performed with the Guidonian Hand Trombone Quartet.
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.