Cello, Violin, Horn Auditions
Assistant Principal Cello – ECO, one-year possibly permanent – National
Section Violin – Per Service, Permanent (2 positions) – National
Section Violin – Per Service, Permanent (2 positions) – International
3rd Horn – Per Service, Permanent – International
Principal Horn – ECO, Permanent – National
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 9:00 a.m. Auditions will begin at 10:00 a.m. All of the following auditions well be held in Windsor.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - National auditions for Assistant Principal Cello
Tuesday, September 30, 2008. - National auditions for Section Violin
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - International auditions for Section Violin
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - International auditions for 3rd Horn
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - National auditions for Principal Horn
Season: 33 weeks, September to May, comprised of masterworks, chamber orchestra, contemporary, family, educational, pops and small ensemble services.
Remuneration: Master Agreement is under negotiation.
Currently:
Assistant Principal Cello: 220 Services guaranteed at $107.63 plus 7.0% pension.
Section Violin: 50 Services guaranteed at $102.50 plus 7.0% pension. (06-07 season offered 77 services)
Principal Horn: 150 Services guaranteed at $128.13 plus 7.0% pension.
3rd Horn: 50 Services guaranteed at $102.50 plus 7.0% pension. (06-07 season offered 72 services)
The musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra are Canadian members of the American Federation of Musicians. Assistant Principal Cello auditions, Section Violin auditions (2 positions) and Principal Horn auditions are National; all applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants eligible to work in Canada. Section Violin auditions (2 positions) and 3rd Horn auditions are International, and all applicants are eligible. Please note that Per Service personnel are eligible for travel compensation and hotel accommodations when necessary.
Applicants for Assistant Principal Cello, please reply with a one-page resume and $25.00 refundable deposit by Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Applicants for Section Violin, please reply with a one-page resume and $25.00 refundable deposit by Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Applicants for 3rd Horn and Principal Horn, please reply with a one-page resume and $25.00 refundable deposit by Tuesday, September 30, 2008. All applications must be sent to:
Sarah Boonstra
WSO Operations Manager
Windsor Symphony Orchestra
487 Ouellette Ave.
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4J2
519-973-1238 Ext. 20
Repertoire lists will be faxed upon request. Late submissions will not be granted auditions.