How do the Arizona Opera Orchestras musicians spend their free time?
The musicians of the Arizona Opera Orchestra spend time enjoying a myriad of hobbies and volunteer work in addition to their musical pursuits. The most popular hobbies among the orchestra’s musicians are hiking, cooking, reading, home improvement, traveling and gardening. Some of the musicians also enjoy kayaking, creating stained glass, motorcycles, jewelry making, surfing and yoga as well. The musicians donate close to 150 hours per week to volunteer work in school PTAs, committees and boards in organizations around the community, church and religious activities, counseling, anti-violence organizations, animal rescue, girl scouts, political organizations, children’s sports leagues and by offering musical instruction to underprivileged children.
