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.
The deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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 deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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.
The deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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 deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
Download Preliminary Round Excerpts
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.
The deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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 deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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*.
The deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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 deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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
The deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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 deadline has passed and we are unable to accept any more applications at this time.
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.
Administrative Positions
Education Manager
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Education Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the Education staff and faculty to provide support for the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, Summer Music Camp, Young Person’s Concerts, Young Artists Concerto Competition and Community Education Programs. In conjunction with the Director, the Education Manager will run the day-to-day operations of all education programs.
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a full-time job opening for an Education Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the Education staff and faculty to provide support for the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, Summer Music Camp, Young Person's Concerts, Young Artists Concerto Competition and Community Education Programs. In conjunction with the Director, the Education Manager will run the day-to-day operations of all education programs.
Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):
- Initiating and maintaining positive relationships with parents, students, teachers and Education faculty
- Managing all data entry for the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, Summer Music Camp and Young Artists Competition; inputting data into database
- Representing the Orchestra at Orchestra programs and other events
- Implementing and supervising the Community Education Programs
- Overseeing music library needs for all programs
- Organizing the audition process for yearly audition and seating auditions
The successful candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Arts Administration (with music background) or Performance (with a minor in Education)
- 2+ years' experience in arts education (youth orchestra experience a plus)
- Strong Arts Administration skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong computer skills including database experience; Tessitura experience a plus
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with parents, students, volunteers, co-workers
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Sarasota Orchestra offers a competitive salary, generous time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Assistant Production Manager
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a full-time job opening for an Assistant Production Manager. The successful candidate will oversee all orchestra setups, technical logistics and production requirements for Orchestra programs and functions as assigned by the Production Manager.
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a full-time job opening for an Assistant Production Manager. The successful candidate will oversee all orchestra setups, technical logistics and production requirements for Orchestra programs and functions as assigned by the Production Manager.
Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):
- Oversee all orchestra service setups and technical logistics (Masterworks, Pops, GE's, Soiree's and Chamber run-outs); oversee setups for Youth Orchestra, Sarasota Music Festival and Summer Music Camp
- Manage Part-Time Production staff
- Coordinate orchestra set-ups with production team, Technical Director and Food and Beverage Coordinator; work closely with Operations Staff
- Supervise and manage all technical aspects of orchestra concerts and rehearsals/compliance with technical riders
- Stage Manage concerts and rehearsals
- Coordinate and transport equipment to performance venues
- Operate sound and lighting systems as needed
- Operate VISIO program for orchestra setups
- Liaison with IATSE (and non union house crews) and Orchestra
The successful candidate will possess:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years' experience with orchestra production/operations
- Knowledge of orchestral instrumentation/setups
- Ability to lift up to 65 pounds overhead; ability to lift 100 pound harp
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor
- Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
- Excel and word experience (OPAS experience preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with conductors, musicians and staff
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Sarasota Orchestra offers a competitive salary, generous time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Production Assistant
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Production Assistant (part-time). The P/T Production Assistant will assist in the setup and teardown of Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra events, Friedman Symphony Center rentals, and other functions as needed. You will work approximately 20-30 hours/week during the Orchestra’s season (November – May).
The Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Production Assistant (part-time).
The P/T Production Assistant will assist in the setup and teardown of Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra events, Friedman Symphony Center rentals, and other functions as needed. You will work approximately 20-30 hours/week during the Orchestra's season (November – May).
Responsibilities for this position will include executing set ups for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra services in all performance venues and for rentals at the Friedman Symphony Center, loading/unloading orchestra equipment truck for transport to other venues, assisting Facilities Manager in all aspects of building operations/maintenance, acting as a stagehand for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra services when needed, properly operating lighting systems in the Friedman Symphony Center and maintaining positive relationships with orchestra musicians, conductors, staff, Youth Orchestra parents, students, volunteers and co-workers.
The successful candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to: work well in a team environment, work under supervision and independently, work long hours during season, and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends). Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds. Experience with orchestra production/operations a plus.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org.
