Orchestral Auditions

The Victoria Symphony
Tania Miller, Music Director
Announces the following vacancies for the 2012/13 season

 

Principal 2nd Violin – National

National auditions will be held on Tuesday May 8, 2012 at 12:00 pm at the University of Victoria School of Music building.

2012-13         $1,086.80 weekly scale for 36 weeks; 2 weeks paid vacation; 8% EPW-AFM pension;
Accidental death and Dismemberment, sick leave

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

Candidates may be required to show proof of Canadian citizenship, residency or eligibility to work in Canada

Download Principal 2nd Violin Repertoire List
Download Principal 2nd Violin Excerpts

Application Deadline: April 10, 2012
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Section Violin (2 positions; rotating section) – International

International auditions will be held on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 10:00 am at the University of Victoria School of Music building.

2012-13         $869.44 weekly scale for 36 weeks; 2 weeks paid vacation; 8% EPW-AFM pension;
Accidental death and Dismemberment, sick leave

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

Download Section Violin Repertoire List
Download Section Violin Excerpts

Application Deadline: April 10, 2012
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Principal Percussion (Part Contract) – National

National auditions will be held on Monday May 14, 2012 at 10:00 am at the University of Victoria School of Music building.

2012-13         $135.85 per service; 190 minimum guarantee (over a 36 week season);
8% EPW-AFM pension; 25% doubling as per Master Agreement

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

Candidates may be required to show proof of Canadian citizenship, residency or eligibility to work in Canada.

Download Principal Percussion Repertoire List
Download Principal Percussion Excerpts

Application Deadline: April 10, 2012
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Please send all one page resumes to:

Peter Burris, Orchestra Manager
Victoria Symphony
620 View Street, Suite 610
Victoria, BC, V8W 1J6
Fax: 250.385.7767

e-mail:  sarah@victoriasymphony.ca   with specific audition in subject heading

Important Updates

  • Donations
  • 11/12 Brochure
  • VS Soundcheck
  • Victoria Symphony CD