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
Principal Trumpet
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2018-19 salary: $48,155.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2018.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2018, starting in the morning.
*Please note the Principal and Co-principal Trumpet positions are taking place at the same audition.
Principal Trumpet
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2018-19 salary: $48,155.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Principal Trumpet handles all principal responsibilities as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (sub lists, part assignments, etc.). Principal Trumpet plays in the Sarasota Brass Quintet. Part assignments may include 1st and 3rd parts due to concert types and repertoire.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2018.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2018, 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 29, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF please) to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line Trumpet 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.
Co-Principal Trumpet
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2018-19 salary: $48,155.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2018.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2018, starting in the morning.
*Please note the Principal and Co-principal Trumpet positions are taking place at the same audition.
Co-Principal Trumpet
Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2018-19 salary: $48,155.00 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
In the absence of the principal trumpet, Co-Principal Trumpet will be expected to fulfill the duties of the principal. Co-Principal Trumpet in conjunction with the Principal Trumpet, plays in the Sarasota Brass Quintet. Part assignments may include 1st, 2nd and 3rd parts due to concert types and repertoire.
Preliminary rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2018.
Advanced rounds are currently scheduled to take place September 13, 2018, 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 29, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF please) to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line Trumpet 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.
Section Violin (2 Positions)
Core orchestra
2018-19 salary: $35,021.80 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds scheduled to take place September 14, 2018.
Advanced Rounds scheduled to take place September 15, 2018.
Section Violin (2 Positions)
Core orchestra
2018-19 salary: $35,021.80 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds: September 14, 2018
Advanced Rounds: September 15, 2018
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 on or before July 29, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF) to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line Violin 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.
Fourth/Utility Horn
Core orchestra
2018-19 salary: $36,772.90 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds scheduled to take place September 17, 2018.
Advanced Rounds scheduled to take place September 18, 2018.
Fourth/Utility Horn
Core orchestra
2018-19 salary: $36,772.90 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds: September 17, 2018
Advanced Rounds: September 18, 2018
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 on or before July 29, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF please) 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.
Per-service Cello
Per-service orchestra position
2018-19 per-service rate: $141.81*
65 services guaranteed
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds scheduled to take place September 16, 2018.
Per-service Cello
Per-service orchestra position
2018-19 per-service rate: $141.81*
65 services guaranteed
Employment to begin as soon as possible.
All rounds will take place on September 16, 2018.
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 on or before July 29, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF) to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line Cello 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.
Section Percussion
Core Orchestra
2018-19 salary: $36,772.90 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds scheduled to take place October 26, 2018.
Advanced Rounds scheduled to take place October 27, 2018.
Section Percussion
Core orchestra
2018-19 salary: $36,772.90 + Benefits*
Employment to begin immediately.
Preliminary Rounds: October 26, 2018
Advanced Rounds: October 27, 2018
Excerpt List updated 8/8/18
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 on or before September 2nd, 2018.
E-mail your resume (PDF please) to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org using the subject line Percussion 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
Music Education Associate
Sarasota Orchestra currently has a full-time job opening for a Music Education Associate. The successful candidate will work closely with the Education staff and faculty, providing administrative and logistical support for Sarasota Youth Orchestras (8 ensembles), Summer Music Camp, Young Person’s Concerts, Young Artists Concerto Competition and Community Education Programs.
Sarasota Orchestra currently has a full-time job opening for a Music Education Associate. The successful candidate will work closely with the Education staff and faculty, providing administrative and logistical support for Sarasota Youth Orchestras (8 ensembles), Summer Music Camp, Young Person's Concerts, Young Artists Concerto Competition and Community Education Programs.
Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):
- Initiate and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, teachers and Education faculty
- Enter applications for Sarasota Youth Orchestras and Summer Music Camp
- Create and disseminate Youth Orchestra and Summer Music Camp music folders, including preparing music and other library tasks
- Organize and input data for Sarasota Youth Orchestras attendance and Young Person's Concerts
- Help create ensemble/room setups using Visio
The successful candidate will possess:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in music or music education preferred
- 2+ years music background or experience in arts education (youth orchestra experience a plus)
- Excellent customer service skills; must enjoy working with people of all ages, especially children
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with parents, students, volunteers and co-workers
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong computer skills including database experience; Tessitura experience a plus
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Music library experience a plus
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.
