Albany Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Section (2nd) Horn Resume Date - Must be received by August 8, 2008 Audition Date - September 9 Starting Date - 2008-09 Season Salary/Benefits - Subscription series $92.50/service (Contract negotiations underway.) General Information - Per service orchestra. Winning candidates are required to show proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work. Repertoire and information is listed on our website (see below). No phone calls. Audition times will be assigned after August 15th. Contact Information - Qualified candidated should send a one page resume and $50 deposit (returned at the audition or by mail if cancellation is made before September 5 31st) to: Personnel Manager; Albany Symphony Orchestra; 19 Clinton Avenue; Albany, NY 12207. Website - www.albanysymphony.com

 

Allentown Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Horn (Asst. Principal) Resume Date - September 12, 2008 Audition Date - September 21, 2008 Starting Date - Immediate Salary/Benefits - Section - $85 per service + travel, Asst. Principal - $93.50 + travel General Information - Prepare excerpts from a pre-determined repertoire list, a solo piece of your choice, and possibly some sight reading. Candidates should be prepared to remain for possible call back. Required orchestral excerpts are posted on our web site. In order to schedule an audition, candidates must not be subject to any visa or immigration status that would prevent lawful employment. This audition fee will be refunded if the candidate is not given an audition time, or when the audition is taken as scheduled, or if cancelled by the candidate before September 12, 2008. All auditions are screened. For information please call Glenn Kressley at the ASO office or go on our website. Audition requirements are posted on our website. Contact Information - Qualified applicants send a one-page resume with a fifty-dollar ($50) deposit (check payable to ASO) to schedule an audition. Auditions; Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 Phone - 610-432-7961 ext. 205 Website - www.allentownsymphony.org

 

Florida Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Principal Horn (tenure track) Resume Date - Receipt of resume: September 22, 2008 Audition Date - November 2-4, 2008 Starting Date - Immediate Salary/Benefits - 2008-2009 Season (30 Weeks): Per week base salary: Principal: $1175/Asst. Prin: $1081/Section: $940. Benefits: $10 weekly EMG, Major Medical, Instrument Insurance, Pension, Unemployment. General Information - The Florida Orchestra serves the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas. If an advertised position is won by a current TFO member, the resulting vacancy may be offered to a qualified runner-up. The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Non-US residents are required to provide the proper working papers before employment can be offered. Repertoire will not be given over the phone, but on our website when available. No phone applications accepted. Contact Information - Highly Qualified Candidates should send a one-page resume to: Audition Coordinator; The Florida Orchestra; 244 2nd Ave. N., Suite 421; St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Website - www.floridaorchestra.org/auditions.html

 

Green Bay Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - 4th Horn Resume Date - Not Provided Audition Date - 9/13/08 Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - 07-08 section scale $65.75/service plus mileage; principal scale $95.50/service plus mileage General Information - Seeking the most eminently qualified performers for these positions. Please send a one page resume along with $25.00 refundable deposit, e-mail address and self addressed stamped envelope for repertoire lists and registration info. Contact Information - Green Bay Symphony Orchestra Auditions, 1240 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302 Website - www.greenbaysymphony.org/

 

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Third Horn/Associate Principal Resume Date - Not Provided Audition Date - Monday, September 22, 2008 Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - Beginning September 2008, $102.42 for 3rd horn, $115.27 when playing principal. Traveling musicians receive a generous Per Diem and free overnight single occupancy hotel accommodations General Information - Additional information including repertoire and deposit information will be sent upon receipt of resume. Repertoire will not be given over the phone. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss at any time during the audition procedure, any candidate who does not meet the required standards. If a current member of the orchestra wins a titled position, then the position previously held by that member may become available for this audition. Contact Information - For information, and to apply, send or e-mail (preferred) a one page professional resume to: Auditions; Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra; 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 101; Harrisburg, PA 17110 Email - bill@harrisburgsymphony.org Website - www.harrisburgsymphony.org

 

Los Angeles Philharmonic   FRENCH HORN - Principal Horn Resume Date - August 29, 2008 Audition Date - October 3-7, 2008 Starting Date - Employment to commence based upon the winner's availability and the LA Phil schedule. General Information - Auditions will be held in Los Angeles. The LA Philharmonic Auditions and Renewals Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. For audition repertoire and further info, please send TWO copies of your resume, stating details of musical education and experience in a one-page format. Repertoire info will not be given over the telephone. Resumes must be postmarked by deadline date. Resumes by fax will not be accepted. Please visit our website. Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - Ellie Nishi, Auditions Coordinator; Los Angeles Philharmonic; 151 South Grand Avenue; Los Angeles, CA 90012. Website - www.laphil.com

 

Lyric Opera of Chicago   FRENCH HORN - Second French Horn Resume Date - Not Provided Audition Date - Not Provided Starting Date - 2008-09 Season Salary/Benefits - $ 2,275/week ($59,150) plus $1,625 media guarantee, 18% paid vacation and year round health/life insurance. Services - 26 weeks total, September-March General Information - Please note that only highly qualified candidates should apply. The audition committee of the Lyric Opera Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. No rep. lists will be given over the phone. For rep. list and audition dates only, e-mail request to e-mail address below. Contact Information - Interested musicians should send one-page typed resume and a $50.00 refundable deposit to obtain required audition material to: Lyric Opera of Chicago; Orchestra Auditions; 20 N. Wacker Drive; Chicago, IL 60606. Email - Orchaud@lyricopera.org

 

New Haven Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Third Horn (1-year) Resume Date - Deadline for receipt of completed applications is August 20, 2008 Audition Date - In New Haven on Sept. 5, 6, 7 Starting Date - Immediate General Information - No information will be given over the phone. Fax requests only to number below. Application form and repertoire list are on our website. Qualified applicants can also write for application and repertoire to address below. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - Audition Information; NHSO; P.O. Box 9718; New Haven, CT 06536. Fax - 203-931-2999 Email - audition@newhavensymphony.org Website - www.newhavensymphony.org

 

New Mexico Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - French Horn II (1-Year Temporary) - Core Level Resume Date - Not Provided Audition Date - September 4, 2008 Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - $20,951.48. Health and instrument insurance. Paid personal service days and sick leave. 4% of salary contributed by NMSO to AFM pension. General Information - NMSO Season - September 1 through May 31. 3 weeks off for Christmas and New Year's Holidays; additional week off in spring. If any positions are filled internally, the runner-up may be offered the resulting vacant position Repertoire list available at website. A request for the repertoire may also be included with your resume. Please note: The Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act forbids all employers from hiring anyone but (1) American citizens or (2) aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. Contact Information - Interested applicants please send a one page resume via fax or U.S. Mail only(no phone calls) to: Amanda Pepping, Orchestra Personnel Manager; New Mexico Symphony Orchestra; P.O. Box 30208; Albuquerque, NM 87190. Email - mhyams@nmso.org Website - www.nmso.org

 

New York Philharmonic   FRENCH HORN - Associate Principal Horn and Principal Wagner Tuba - 1 Position Resume Date - Received no later than August 15, 2008 Audition Date - Fall of 2008 Starting Date - Employment to begin at mutually agreeable upon date based on availability of chosen candidate. General Information - Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume no later than the deadline. Please do not send recordings at this time. Repertoire will not be given out over the phone. Application and repertoire information will be sent after the resume deadline and/or will be available on our website as it becomes available. The Audition Committee of the New York Philharmonic reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - Address resumes to: Carl R. Schiebler, Orchestra Personnel Manager; New York Philharmonic; 10 Lincoln Center Plaza; New York, NY 10023. Website - www.nyphil.org/auditions

 

Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana   FRENCH HORN - French Horn (low) Resume Date - September 26, 2008 Audition Date - Preliminary Audition: September 8&9, 2008 in PAris; Final Audition: October 19, 2008 in Valencia Starting Date - Not Provided General Information - Auditions will take place in Valencia at the Palau de les Arts 'Reina Sofia.' Outstanding musicians of all nationalities are encouraged to apply online at web site. Do not send written CV's by post or recordings at this time. Candidates for audition will be selected and notified by invitation. Rules and repertoire posted at website. All information related to the auditions, including a repertoire list, will be updated on the above-mentioned website. Please apply only by using the online application form. Contact Information - For further information, please contact: Palau de les Arts 'Reina Sofia'; Orchestra Department (+34 961975800); Autopista del Saler, 1-46013 Valencia - Spain Email - orquestra@lesarts.com Website - www.lesarts.com/es/audiciones.html

 

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Associate Principal Horn Resume Date - August 15, 2008 Audition Date - Winter/Spring 2009 (exact dateTBA) Starting Date - September 2009 or winning candidate's availability and San Francisco Symphony schedule. General Information - Resumes received after the deadlines may not be considered. Correspondence will be mailed out after the resume deadline. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - Mail, fax or email a one-page resume to: Stephen Emhof, Orchestra Personnel Manager; [Specify Instrument] Audition; San Francisco Symphony; Davies Symphony Hall; San Francisco, CA 94102-4585. Fax - 415-863-9330 Email - semhof@sfsymphony.org Website - www.sfsymphony.org

 

Santa Rosa Symphony   FRENCH HORN - Utility French Horn Resume Date - September 2, 2008 Audition Date - September 8 to 12, 2008, at the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa, CA. Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - 2008-2009 Wage Scale: Principal = $149.24; Assistant Principal = $137.30; Section = $119.39 Services - 0 services minimum General Information - If a position is won by a SRS musician, runner-up(s) may be offered the resultant opening(s). A list of audition repertoire and other relevant information will be mailed to the applicant upon receipt of resume and deposit. Contact Information - To apply, please send a one-page resume and a $25 audition deposit to: Santa Rosa Symphony - Auditions; 50 Santa Rosa Ave., Suite 410; Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Email - tbeswick@santarosasymphony.com Website - www.santarosasymphony.org

 

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Third Horn (1 year position) Resume Date - August 25, 2008 Audition Date - Sept. 6 & 7, 2008 Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - 07-08 rates: $69 principal, $57.50 intermediate, $46 section, plus travel Services - ~40 for the 2008-2009 season. General Information - A per service orchestra. New master agreement currently under negotiation. Submit a one page resume to the e-mail, fax, or address below. Audition repertoire available online. Winning candidates will be required to show proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work at time of audition. Contact Information - Betsy Bogner Wong, Personnel Manager; Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra; 513 Ship Street; St. Joseph, MI 49085 Fax - 269-982-4181 Email - betsy@smso.org Website - www.smso.org

 

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - One Year French Horn Resume Date - Monday, July 28, 2008 Audition Date - Monday, September 8, 2008 and (if needed) Sunday, September 7, 2008. Starting Date - October 7, 2008 General Information - Audition repertoire lists are available at our website. Please note that correspondence from the SLSO is primarily by e-mail. Be sure to include an e-mail address on your resume. The application, music excerpts, and additional information will be sent to candidates once the resume deadline passes. No repertoire will be given over the phone or via e-mail. Only highly qualified applicants will be considered. The Audition Committee of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest standards. Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - Resumes must be received on or before deadline. Send one-page resume via mail, fax, or e-mail to: Auditions; Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra; Powell Symphony Hall; 718 North Grand Boulevard; St. Louis, MO 63103-1011. Phone - 314-286-4489 Fax - 314-544-7023 Email - auditions@slso.org Website - www.slso.org/musicians/orchopening.htm

 

U.S. Army Field Band   FRENCH HORN - French Horn in Concert Band No Date Information Was Provided For This Audition. Salary/Benefits - Starting salary is $45,741-51,430 annually at military rank of Staff Sergeant plus all military benefits including college loan repayment program up to $65,000 and enlistment bonuses from $5000 to $28,000. General Information - Final candidates will be invited to travel to Ft. Meade, Maryland, for a personal interview and audition at government expense. Requirements, deadlines, and more information at our website. The United States Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phone - 301-677-5781/6231 Fax - 301-677-6533 Email - FieldBand.Auditions@us.army.mil Website - www.armyfieldband.com

 

U.S. Coast Guard Band   FRENCH HORN - Associate Principal Horn Resume Date - Not Provided Audition Date - September 13, 2008 Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - Starting salary between $45,036 and $50,904 with full military benefits, paid medical, 30 days paid vacation, pension plan, and no recruit training. General Information - Maximum age at time of enlistment is 34. The U.S. Coast Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information - For more information write: Band Auditions; 15 Mohegan Ave. (pb); New London; CT 06320-4195. E-mail, Fax or Call: Chief Musician Greg Martin. Phone - 860-444-8467 Fax - 860-444-8475 Email - gregory.w.martin@uscg.mil Website - www.uscg.mil/band

 

Windsor Symphony Orchestra   FRENCH HORN - Principal Horn (ECO, Permanent) Resume Date - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Audition Date - National auditions will be held on Wednesday, Obtober 8, 2008 in Windsor Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - Season: 33 weeks. Master agreement is under negotiation. Currently: $102.50 plus 7.0% pension. Services - 50 services (06-07 season offered 72 services) General Information - In the event that the advertised position is filled by a current member of the orchestra, this newly vacant position may be offered to the runner up. Lots will be drawn at 9:00am. Auditions will begin at 10:00am. 33 weeks, September to May, comprised of masterworks, chamber orchestra, contemporary, family, educational, pops and small ensemble services. The musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra are Canadian members of the American Federation of Musicians. Auditions are national (unless otherwise noted) and all applicants must be Canadian citizens or Landed Immigrants eligible to work in Canada. All applicants are eligible for international auditions. Please note that Per Service personnel are eligible for travel compensation and hotel accommodations when necessary. Repertoire lists will be faxed upon request. Late submissions will not be granted auditions. Contact Information - All applicants please reply with a one-page resume and $25 refundable deposit to: Sarah Boonstra, Windsor Symphony Operations Manager; Windsor Symphony; 487 Ouellette Ave; Windsor, ON N9A 4J2; Canada. Email - sboonstra@windsorsymphony.com Website - www.windsorsymphony.com   FRENCH HORN - 3rd Horn (Per-service, permanent) Resume Date - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Audition Date - International auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Windsor Starting Date - Not Provided Salary/Benefits - Season: 33 weeks. Master agreement is under negotiation. Currently: $128.13 plus 7.0% pension. Services - 150 services guaranteed. General Information - In the event that the advertised position is filled by a current member of the orchestra, this newly vacant position may be offered to the runner up. Lots will be drawn at 9:00am. Auditions will begin at 10:00am. 33 weeks, September to May, comprised of masterworks, chamber orchestra, contemporary, family, educational, pops and small ensemble services. The musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra are Canadian members of the American Federation of Musicians. Auditions are national (unless otherwise noted) and all applicants must be Canadian citizens or Landed Immigrants eligible to work in Canada. All applicants are eligible for international auditions. Please note that Per Service personnel are eligible for travel compensation and hotel accommodations when necessary. Repertoire lists will be faxed upon request. Late submissions will not be granted auditions. Contact Information - All applicants please reply with a one-page resume and $25 refundable deposit to: Sarah Boonstra, Windsor Symphony Operations Manager; Windsor Symphony; 487 Ouellette Ave; Windsor, ON N9A 4J2; Canada. Email - sboonstra@windsorsymphony.com Website - www.windsorsymphony.com