Available Job & Audition Opportunities at Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Open Auditions
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director
Horn II (Core) *
Horn (Per-Service) **
May 10, 2020
Audition Repertoire List
Deadline for Receipt of Materials: April 27, 2020
CORE *
2020-21 Salary $32,021.20
Optional Community Engagement $1,681.08
PER-SERVICE **
60 service guarantee
Service rate for 2020-21 $123.84
This tenured-track position is scheduled to begin August 2020 (CORE), September 2020 (PER-SERVICE). The Virginia Symphony performs a 42 week season including classical, pops, family, ballet and opera repertoire. Positions receive 6.54% AFM pension.
Qualified applicants please email a one-page resume and deposit check for $100.00 by April 27, 2020 to:
James B. Nesbit, Personnel Manager
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
150 Boush Street, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23510
e-mail: jnesbit@virginiasymphony.org
The cancellation deadline with a refund of deposit is April 27, 2020.
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director
Per Service Violin (3 positions)
May 18, 2020
Audition Repertoire List
Deadline for Receipt of Materials: May 4, 2020
PER-SERVICE **
60 service guarantee
Service rate for 2020-21 $123.84
This tenured-track position is scheduled to begin September 2020 (PER-SERVICE). The Virginia Symphony performs a 42 week season including classical, pops, family, ballet and opera repertoire. Positions receive 6.54% AFM pension.
Qualified applicants please email a one-page resume and deposit check for $100.00 by May 4, 2020 to:
James B. Nesbit, Personnel Manager
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
150 Boush Street, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23510
e-mail: jnesbit@virginiasymphony.org
The cancellation deadline with a refund of deposit is May 4, 2020.
VSO African American Fellowship Program
In Partnership with Old Dominion University
4 String Positions
Open to violin, viola, cello or bass
Application Deadline: May 24, 2020
For early-career African American orchestral string musicians. Perform as part of the Virginia Symphony in over 100 services throughout eastern Virginia, including classical, pops, family, and educational repertoire.
Fellows receive stipends and housing. Graduate experience or degree preferred.
Please submit a video audition, one-page resume, 3 references, transcript(s), and 500-word personal statement describing your interest in the program, community service, and civic engagement to:
Dr. Christy Havens, Vice President of Orchestra Activities
150 Boush Street, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23510
Email: chavens@virginiasymphony.org
Phone: (757) 213-1421
Administrative Opportunities
Part-Time Teleservices Representatives
To apply call Brooke Bates, Call Room Manager, at 757.213.1423 between the hours of 2pm and 4pm.
Do you enjoy symphonic music? Would you enjoy speaking with other music lovers?
Then the Virginia Symphony has a job for you!
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is seeking teleservice representatives to make outbound phone calls for fundraising, ticket and subscription sales. This is an hourly position with the ability to earn commission and bonuses. All representatives will be trained to use an appropriate calling script, but must be able to control a telephone conversation in a courteous and relaxed manner and feel comfortable representing the VSO while asking for a financial commitment.
Production Crew Member
To apply, send resume and 3 references to Alex Partow (apartow@virginiasymphony.org).
Internship Opportunities
Marketing Internship
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra Marketing Department seeks a highly motivated intern to lend support in the areas of research and promotion.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Kristen Kiekel, Manager of Volunteers and Patron Engagement, at kkiekel@virginiasymphony.org.
Operations Internship
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated Operations Intern to provide support in the areas of operations, production, and artistic support.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Christy Havens, Vice President of Orchestra Activities – chavens@virginiasymphony.org (Please title email “Operations Intern”)
Volunteer Opportunities
For general volunteer inquiries, email Kristen Kiekel at kkiekel@virginiasymphony.org.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra League
CLICK HERE for more information or email Jaci Meurer at jaci@jsea.net
CLICK HERE for more information or email: memberships@vssgw.com
Shostakovich Five • 5/8-5/10
Friday, May 8, 2020 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8PMSaturday, May 09, 2020 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News | 8PMSunday, May 10, 2020 | Sandler Center for the Arts, Virginia Beach | 2:30PM Hailed by The New York Times as “an interpretive dynamo,” conductor...
The Music of Star Wars • 6/5
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 7:30PM Back by popular demand, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform music from the iconic film franchise Star Wars. Experience the entire saga through the films’ scores written by the legendary John Williams,...
RESCHEDULED: Beethoven “Emperor” and Symphony No. 9 “Choral” • 8/28-8/30
Friday, August 28, 2020 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News | 8PMSaturday, August 29, 2020 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8PMSunday, August 30, 2020 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, VA Beach | 2:30PM JoAnn Falletta finishes her final season as Music...
CommUNITY Play-In and Sing-Along • 9/13
Sunday, September 13, 2020 | Scope Arena, Norfolk | 4PM Pick up your instrument, bring your voice and join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of peace, inclusion and unity. This inspiring annual event embraces our community’s cultural richness and...
