Auditions
The Oregon Symphony is the sixth oldest major orchestra in the United States and one of the largest arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest, performing over 120 concerts per year at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. It is recognized as one of the most successful and innovative symphony orchestras in the nation.
The Oregon Symphony announces the following openings/auditions:
Assistant Principal Cello
Auditions will be held March 9-10-11, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.
Minimum compensation for the 41 week 2008-2009 Season: $57,536.22
Pay includes:
• EMG and instrument maintenance allowance
• Benefits include year round medical and dental insurance
• LTD, AFM pension plan and paid parking.
Only highly qualified candidates should apply.
Please send a one page resume along with a refundable check for $100 to the: Oregon Symphony
Bridget Kelly, Director of Musician Resources
Oregon Symphony, Assistant Principal Cello
921 SW Washington, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205-2819
All resumes, e-mail addresses and audition deposits must be received on or before February 17th, 2009. Only those applications conforming to the requirements as stated above will be considered. Materials received after the deadline will not be accepted; refunds are possible on a person by person basis, depending on circumstances.
All correspondence from the OSO is by e-mail; be sure to include your e-mail address with your contact information. Also, please adjust your e-mail settings to allow for our correspondence with you.
No phone inquires, please.E-mail Bridget Kelly (bkelly@orsymphony.org)
The Oregon Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Substitute Violin Auditions
Candidates interested in playing as a sub or extra violin with the Oregon Symphony on an “as needed” basis may submit a CD of the following repertoire.
Solo:
- First movement of your choice: Classical, Romantic or
Modern Concerto (exposition only)
Orchestra Repertoire:
Mozart, Symphony No.39:
- Last movement, Measures 1-41
Brahms, Symphony No 1:
- First movement, Measures 1-29
Schumann, Symphony No.2:
- Scherzo, Measures 1-54
Strauss, Don Juan:
- First page only
CD’s will be reviewed by Concertmaster Jun Iwasaki
and Principal Second Violin, Chien Tan.
Send your completed CD to:
Bridget Kelly, Director of Musician Resources
Oregon Symphony, Substitute Violin
921 SW Washington, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205-2819
503-416-6374
The Oregon Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.