Careers and auditions
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: House Manager (Part-Time)
Department: Patron Services
Reports to: Patron Services Manager
Classification: Part-time – Hourly / Non-Exempt
Supervises: None - N/A
Location: Sarasota, FL
General Overview:
Responsible for oversight of front-of-house activities and volunteer ushers for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra Program concerts. Liaison with FOH managers at other venues where the Orchestra performs, serving as a point of contact for Orchestra volunteer auxiliaries. Responsible for reporting to and working closely with the Patron Services Manager. The House Manager shall support our organizational values by nurturing an inclusive, respectful and positive working relationship with all employees, patrons, volunteers and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Provide an excellent customer service experience by anticipating and fulfilling patron needs, warmly greeting patrons and overseeing patron seating
- Prepare and communicate pre-concert meeting with volunteers and staff
- Works with Patron Services Manager in resolving all seating or FOH patron issues or conflicts, maintaining customer satisfaction and comfort
- Manage emergency situations, providing basic First Aid if/when needed and generating written documentation
- Manage volunteer ushers at concerts; lead pre-concert usher meetings; distribute and use tools needed including radios, ticket scanners, doorstops, flashlights and nametags
- Ensure all public spaces are presentable and safe before, during and after performances
- Prepare lobby and hall for concerts
- Communicate and work closely with production, box office, development, facilities, operations and personnel staff to ensure the house opens and concerts start on time
- Complete Post Performance Reports after each concert
- Report any malfunctions or safety concerns in the lobby and hall, as well as patron complaints and concerns, to the Patron Services Manager or Facilities Manager in a timely manner
- Serve as liaison with the house management team when SO performs at other venues
- Serve as point person for Sarasota Police Department when scheduled for SO concerts for patrons safety at Holley Hall and Sarasota Opera House
- Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned by management. 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 Patron Services department and business needs.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience with volunteer, team or project management
- Strong leadership skills
- Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, patient, calm and professional demeanor
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and situations concurrently
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Availability to work nights and weekends
- Willingness to receive and maintain CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Knowledge of concert/theatre environment
- Ability to learn and troubleshoot ticket scanning program
- Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Experience working with Tessitura Network and NSCAN a plus
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, move up and down stairs, bend, lift, use fingers and reach with hands and arms. The worker is required to have visual acuity to view a computer terminal, determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and make general observations of seating set-ups. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 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 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.
