AUDITIONS
The Olympia Symphony is pleased to be accepting applicants for the following position/section auditions:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
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2nd violin (section; 1 position available)
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Viola (section; 2 positions available)
TO APPLY
STEP ONE - ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (BELOW)
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Deadline: Friday August 23, 2024 @ 5 pm PT
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Note: limited audition slots are available and may be filled before the deadline.
STEP TWO - LIVE AUDITIONS (ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS/SIGHT READING)
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Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Time: 11 am - 3 pm
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Location: Tumwater Middle School, Tumwater, WA
Live auditions will be conducted anonymously behind a screen.
STEP THREE - APPOINTMENT(S)
Appointed musicians will be evaluated after a one season trial and interview.
VIOLIN 2 SECTION
FIRST ROUND (Preliminary): Live Blind Audition
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Brahms: Symphony 4. Movement I – beginning - m. 53
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Strauss: Don Juan First Page Beginning to 8 before D
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Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Scherzo Beginning to 7 after D
Sight reading may be required at the discretion of the audition committee.
VIOLA SECTION
FIRST ROUND (Preliminary): Live Blind Audition
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Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Scherzo (Letters B-D)
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Beethoven 5 - 2nd movement (Beginning - m.10, m. 49-59, and m. 98-106)
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Strauss: Don Juan (beginning to rehearsal D)
Sight reading may be required at the discretion of the audition committee.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Below are the anticipated performance dates for the 2024-2025 season.
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F-Sa October 11-12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm and Su October 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm
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Su November 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
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Tu December 31, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
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Th January 16, 2025 (school/daytime concert, 10:30 am)
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Sa February 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
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Su March 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
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Sa April 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
All concerts held at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia WA.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Olympia Symphony generally rehearses on a condensed schedule (with some exceptions), M/W/Th*/Sa/Su, beginning 1 week prior to concerts, with weekday rehearsals 7-9:30 pm, Saturday rehearsals 3-5:30 pm, and Sunday (day-of concert) rehearsals 10:30-1 pm.
SERVICE RATES
The compensation policy and the rate(s) of compensation are set by the OSO Board of Directors through their annual budgetary process. Mileage reimbursement is available for musicians driving 50-100 mi round trip per service ($0.225/mile).
2024-2025 Season Rates (per 2.5 hr service)
Principal - $82.50
Assistant Principal - $63.25
Section - $55.00
GENERAL INFORMATION
Members of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra contribute to the achievement of the organization’s mission by fulfilling core expectations set by the Music Director regarding artistry, decorum, and attendance.
Membership in the Olympia Symphony Orchestra is based on a season commitment, and the signing of an employee agreement. Prior to each season, Orchestra members in good standing from the previous season are invited to commit to fill their prior positions in the complement of the Orchestra for the subsequent season. Remaining vacancies in the Orchestra's complement will be filled by audition, one year appointments, or by substitute musicians. If a position is won by a current OSO musician, the respective vacated position may be offered to the runner-up from the audition process.
Musicians are employees of the Orchestra, and as such, are eligible to accrue paid family and medical leave. Employees are required to provide proof of authority to work in the United States (per the US Immigration and Nationality Act).
Inquiries are welcomed at any time for any instrument. Please email personnel@olympiasymphony.org and you will be contacted if a need arises during the season.