Careers & Auditions

Auditions

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Section Percussion

Core orchestra
2022-23 salary: $43,059.95 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: Monday, September 11, 2023
Advanced Rounds: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Employment to begin in October 2023.

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Co-Principal Horn

Core orchestra + Sarasota Brass Quintet
2022-23 salary: $56,388.03 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Advanced Rounds: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Employment to begin in October 2023.

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Principal Tuba

Core orchestra + Sarasota Brass Quintet
2022-23 salary: $56,388.03 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Advanced Rounds: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Employment to begin in October 2023.

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Co-Principal Trumpet

Core orchestra + Sarasota Brass Quintet
2022-23 salary: $56,388.03 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: Friday, September 22, 2023
Advanced Rounds: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Employment to begin in October 2023.

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Substitute Auditions

Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass) & Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon)

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Strings will be auditioned in the morning, woodwinds will be auditioned in the afternoon. Exact times for each instrument to be determined.

Administration

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Director of Artistic Planning

Reporting to the VP of Artistic Operations, the Director of Artistic Planning will work closely with the artistic leadership and management team in planning activities for upcoming seasons and executing artistic plans for the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Music Festival. Working in a collaborative, team environment, the Director of Artistic Planning will play a central role in advancing artistic excellence across the organization’s performance missions: professional orchestra, Sarasota Music Festival and education programs.
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Director of Facilities & Special Projects

Oversees all facility and building operations for the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center consisting of both office and performance spaces. Responsible for special projects related to the orchestra building and operations as assigned.
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Education Coordinator

The Education Coordinator works closely with the education staff and faculty to provide administrative support for the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, Summer Music Camp, Young Person’s Concerts, Young Artists Competition and Community Education Programs.
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Production Assistant (Part-Time)

Assist in the setup and teardown of Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra events, Sarasota Music Festival, Summer Music Camp, Friedman Symphony Center rentals, and other functions as needed.
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House Manager (Part-Time)

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.
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Food and Beverage Server (Part-time)

Set-up and execute various orchestra sponsored functions, rental events and concert concessions related to Food and Beverage, while meeting or exceeding Sarasota Orchestra’s standards of event and guest service.

Give to the
Annual Fund

Gifts to the Annual Fund ensure that Sarasota Orchestra can continue to share the gift of music with our community through concerts, education and outreach programs. Please join us by making a donation today. Together, we can keep the music playing, now and always.

Don't Miss These
Special Events

Join us to celebrate our 75th Anniversary at these exciting events.


Masterworks Dinners
Six Dinners throughout the season

Orchestra Brunch
Sunday, November 12, 2023

75th Anniversary Concert and Gala
Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Contact Us

 Address

709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236

 Phone

Box Office: 941.953.3434
Administration: 941.953.4252

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Our staff is here to help by phone, email, or in-person Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.

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Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

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