Musician Auditions & Administrative Careers
The Sarasota Orchestra has been committed to its dual mission of performance and education for over 65 years.
We recognize that our long-term success, both artistically and administratively, depends on the talents and skills of our employees. If you are interested in joining one of the most respected arts organizations in the state of Florida, we invite you to apply for the posted position(s).
The Sarasota Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or national origin. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SO will provide reasonable accommodation upon request to applicants to facilitate the application process. This is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Musician Auditions
Section Cello
1 year position (possibility of becoming permanent)
Core orchestra
2017-18 salary: $33,534.30 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2017.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 14, 2017, starting in the morning.
Section Cello 1 year (possibility of becoming permanent)
Core orchestra
2017-18 salary: $33,534.30 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2017.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 14, 2017, starting in the morning.
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*Benefits include, but aren't limited to, Health Insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premiums), Instrument Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement, and Flexible Spending Account.
One-Page resumé must be received by July 21, 2017.
E-mail your resume to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org.
(Please list your instrument, e-mail, and a current mailing address on your resumé.)
Soon after the deadline, you will be notified of your invitation to participate in the audition. If invited, you will receive further instructions on how to confirm your audition, where to send a deposit, etc.
Correspondence should be directed only to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls.
The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A-440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition, this includes, but not limited to, tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
Principal Trumpet
1 year position (possibility of becoming permanent)
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2017-18 salary: $46,948.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11, 2017.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 12, 2017, starting in the morning.
Principal Trumpet 1 year (possibility of becoming permanent)
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2017-18 salary: $46,948.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11, 2017.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 12, 2017, starting in the morning.
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*Benefits include, but aren't limited to, Health Insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premiums), Instrument Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement, and Flexible Spending Account.
One-Page resumé must be received by July 21, 2017.
E-mail your resume to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org.
(Please list your instrument, e-mail, and a current mailing address on your resumé.)
Soon after the deadline, you will be notified of your invitation to participate in the audition. If invited, you will receive further instructions on how to confirm your audition, where to send a deposit, etc.
Correspondence should be directed only to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls.
The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A-440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition, this includes, but not limited to, tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
Per-Service Cello
Per-service orchestra position
2017-18 per-service rate: $139.03*
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds will take place on September 15, 2017.
Per-service Cello
Per-service orchestra position
2017-18 per-service rate: $139.03*
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds will take place on September 15, 2017.
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
* 403b plan offered: 3% of annual wages + 50% employer match up to .5% annual wages.
TRAVEL FOR CONTRACTED PER-SERVICE MUSICIANS: Florida residents shall be paid travel in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Out of state musicians must negotiate travel remuneration with Sarasota Orchestra management.
One-Page resumé must be received by July 21, 2017.
E-mail your resume to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org.
(Please list your instrument, e-mail, and a current mailing address on your resumé.)
Soon after the deadline, you will be notified of your invitation to participate in the audition. If invited, you will receive further instructions on how to confirm your audition, where to send a deposit, etc.
Correspondence should be directed only to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls.
The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A-440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition, this includes, but not limited to, tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
Per-Service Violin
Per-service orchestra position
2017-18 per-service rate: $139.03*
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds will take place on September 8, 2017 *NEW DATE*.
Per-service Violin
Per-service orchestra position
2017-18 per-service rate: $139.03*
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds will take place on September 8, 2017 *NEW DATE*.
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
* 403b plan offered: 3% of annual wages + 50% employer match up to .5% annual wages.
TRAVEL FOR CONTRACTED PER-SERVICE MUSICIANS: Florida residents shall be paid travel in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Out of state musicians must negotiate travel remuneration with Sarasota Orchestra management.
One-Page resumé must be received by July 21, 2017.
E-mail your resume to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org.
(Please list your instrument, e-mail, and a current mailing address on your resumé.)
Soon after the deadline, you will be notified of your invitation to participate in the audition. If invited, you will receive further instructions on how to confirm your audition, where to send a deposit, etc.
Correspondence should be directed only to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls.
The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A-440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition, this includes, but not limited to, tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
Fourth / Utility Horn
Core orchestra
2017-18 salary: $35,211.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds: September 6, 2017
Advanced Rounds: September 7, 2017
Fourth/Utility Horn
Core orchestra
2017-18 salary: $35,211.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds: September 6, 2017
Advanced Rounds: September 7, 2017
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
* Benefits include, but aren’t limited to, Health Insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premiums), Instrument Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement, and Flexible Spending Account.
One-Page resumé must be received by August 1, 2017.
E-mail your resume to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line 4th Horn Audition.
(Please list your instrument, e-mail, and a current mailing address on your resumé.)
Soon after the deadline, you will be notified of your invitation to participate in the audition. If invited, you will receive further instructions on how to confirm your audition, where to send a deposit, etc.
Correspondence should be directed only to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls.
The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A-440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition, this includes, but not limited to, tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
The audition excerpt list will be posted when it becomes available. Please check back.
