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Auditions
Co-Principal Trumpet
Core orchestra + Sarasota Brass Quintet
2026-27 salary: $68,540.00 + Benefits*
Preliminary round: Monday, May 11, 2026
Advanced rounds: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Sarasota Orchestra Co-Principal Trumpet position is one of two core trumpet positions and functions more as an associate principal – fulfilling the duties of principal in their absence. This position plays parts as assigned which may include 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd parts due to concert type and repertoire. Co-Principal Trumpet, in conjunction with the Principal Trumpet, plays in the Sarasota Brass Quintet.
Employment to begin September 2026
The length of season is 36 weeks (includes 2 paid vacation weeks)
* Benefits include, but aren’t limited to: health insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premium), instrument insurance, short- and long- term disability, 403b retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account.
The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Musicians hired by Sarasota Orchestra are responsible for having and maintaining proper authorization to work in the United States.
To apply
- Complete the online application form and upload a resume (PDF) containing your current contact information.
- Send a $75 deposit (check made out to Sarasota Orchestra) which must be received in our office: Audition Coordinator (Trumpet)
Sarasota Orchestra
709 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
- Both the resume and deposit must be received by April 6, 2026. Applications are considered incomplete without an uploaded resume and mailed deposit check. Do not e-mail your resume.
- all applicants who submit a complete application by the deadline will receive an audition time. Applications arriving or remaining incomplete after April 6th may not receive an audition time.
Please list your instrument, e-mail, cell phone number, and a current mailing address on your resume. All correspondence from Sarasota Orchestra will be by e-mail.
Sarasota Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and a proud partner of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). For more information on NAAS, please visit www.auditionalliance.org
General information
All questions about this audition should be directed to the Orchestra Personnel Office. Please email your questions to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
Auditions will take place at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center (sometimes referred to as Holley Hall).
- Our official address is 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236, however, our physical location is on Van Wezel Way, between 10th Street and Blvd of the Arts (6th St.). If you have a GPS, enter 709 Van Wezel Way and that should get you to our front door.
- We are not in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall which is the big purple building across the parking lot. We are a small, white building right on the street with the big Sarasota Orchestra sign outside our main doors.
- Park on either side of the building, on the street, or in the southwest corner of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot.
All rounds will be behind a screen.
Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A=440.
No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition. This includes, but is not limited to: tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.
Travel information
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is approximately 3.5 miles from Symphony Center or an approximate 8-minute drive.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is approximately 55 miles from Symphony Center. The drive can take anywhere from 1h 15mins – 2 hours depending on the time of day and traffic. There is a toll bridge on the shorter route from TPA to Sarasota.
Excerpt List
A link to download the excerpt list for this audition will be available here once it is available.
Sarasota Orchestra is a proud partner of the Sphinx Organization's National Alliance for Audition Support
Administration
Job Title: Major Gifts Coordinator
Department: Donor Engagement
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives
Classification: Full-time; Hourly / Non-Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Location: Sarasota, FL
General Overview:
Sarasota Orchestra has long been a cultural beacon in the community. As the oldest continuing orchestra in Florida, we have set a regional standard for diverse performances that inspire people of all ages to experience live music. We have been the foundation for music education across generations, highlighted through both an acclaimed Youth Orchestra program that has nurtured young talent for over 65 years, and an annual music festival for emerging musical artists from around the world. This dedication to exquisite performance and first-class musical education underscores our mission to inspire and engage the community through the transformative power of music.
Known for its unique, team-oriented fundraising culture, Sarasota Orchestra seeks to engage a Major Gifts Coordinator to join an established and successful team of fundraising professionals. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, this role will provide critical administrative and execution support to a growing fundraising operation. As the Orchestra prepares for a transformational multi-year capital campaign to build a new Music Center and strengthen the endowment, this is a great opportunity to learn more about nonprofit operations during a historic fundraising effort.
Within the first 6 months, the Major Gifts Coordinator will establish an effective and efficient system to manage the Senior Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives’ calendar and major gifts portfolio, and independently coordinate department meetings and cross-functional workstreams.
Responsibilities:
Administrative & Operational Support for Senior Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Initiatives: (40%)
- Directly manage scheduling and travel arrangements;
- Prepare agendas, meeting briefings, and other materials for internal and donor meetings;
- Coordinate donor visits, events, and tours and collaborate across various internal teams to ensure successful and engaging visits for donors.
Major Gifts / Fundraising Operations: (40%)
- Draft written donor communications for the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer;
- Track donor outreach and activity for the Senior Vice President’s portfolio;
- Support the fundraising leadership team in scheduling and organizing regular major donor portfolio reviews and maintenance of the campaign pipeline;
- Regularly update Tessitura with donor information for the Senior Vice President’s portfolio and generally for the campaign; leverage reports and dashboards to manage up on outstanding action items;
- Support with the planning, organization, and execution of campaign activity, donor events (i.e., cocktail parties, annual Education brunch, and pre-concert dinners), and personalized recognition and benefits strategies;
- Support execution of ad hoc research for prospects and existing donors.
Team Operations & Team Culture Support: (20%)
- Manage scheduling, agendas, note-taking, and follow ups for regular Advancement department meetings;
- Plan culture-building and recognition activities for the Advancement team (i.e., coordinating celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and wins);
- Coordinate a centralized calendar for the Advancement team including the creation and maintenance of standard two-week look-ahead to ensure clarity across the team and alignment with other departments;
- Manage expense reports.
- Willingness to embrace other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Donor Engagement department and business needs.
Necessary Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1+ years of experience in nonprofits or fundraising (internships and college experience included).
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Comfort with technology.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving-skills.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Capacity to design and manage systems and calendars for a team.
- Motivated to flexibly and quickly learn and adapt.
- Ability to interact professionally with donors, prospects, staff, or directors of the board.
- Interest in working in, and growing within, the world of arts and culture and/or nonprofit fundraising.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The job operates in a professional office environment and performing arts venues. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are interested in this opportunity with Sarasota Orchestra, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or call 941-487-2704 with any questions you may have. Thank you!
If you are interested in an opportunity with Sarasota Orchestra, please apply via e-mail with a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or call 941-487-2704 with any questions you may have.
