Musician Auditions

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director

Announces the following vacancies for the 2012-13 season:

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SECOND VIOLIN SECTION – INTERNATIONAL

International auditions will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 9:30 AM at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for application is February 1, 2012

2011-12 36 weeks minimum (Three weeks vacation included)           

SALARY $35 635  minimum

BENEFITS AFM-EPW Pension 10%, Group Life Insurance, Extended Health Care, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental Plan.

The musicians of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra are Canadian Members of the American Federation of Musicians.

Download Second Violin Repertoire List

Download Second Violin Excerpts

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CELLO – INTERNATIONAL

International auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM at the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for application is February 1, 2012.

2011-12 36 weeks minimum (Three weeks vacation included)           

SALARY $39 198  minimum

BENEFITS AFM-EPW Pension 10%, Group Life Insurance, Extended Health Care, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental Plan.

The musicians of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra are Canadian Members of the American Federation of Musicians.

Download Assistant Principal Cello Repertoire List

Download Assistant Principal Cello Excerpts

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SECOND BASSOON – NATIONAL

National auditions will be held on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 9:30 AM at the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for application is February 1, 2012.

2011-12 36 weeks minimum (Three weeks vacation included)           

SALARY $35 635  minimum

BENEFITS AFM-EPW Pension 10%, Group Life Insurance, Extended Health Care, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental Plan.

The musicians of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra are Canadian Members of the American Federation of Musicians.

Download Second Bassoon Repertoire List

Download Second Bassoon Excerpts

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SECOND CLARINET – NATIONAL

National auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for application is March 1, 2012.

2011-12 36 weeks minimum (Three weeks vacation included)           

SALARY $35 635  minimum

BENEFITS MPF Canada Pension 10%, Group Life Insurance, Extended Health Care, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dental Plan.

The musicians of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra are Canadian Members of the American Federation of Musicians.

Download Second Clarinet Repertoire List

Download Second Clarinet Excerpts

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Interested applicants are asked to fax or e-mail their complete one-page resume including name, address, telephone number and local affiliation to:

Chris Lee
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
1020-555 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB  R3B 1C3
Fax: 204-956-4271
clee@wso.mb.ca

Further information regarding audition including repertoire will be posted. Please check back.

NO TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED