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Audition Information

Updated April 2024

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Current Postings:

  • Windsor Symphony Orchestra Violin National Audition (2 positions) 
  • Per Service Section Viola

  1. ECO Section Violin – One-Year Position – National – starting October 28, 2024   
  1. Per Service Section Violin – Permanent Position – National – starting October 28, 2024  

This audition is open only to Canadian citizens and those with permanent residency status in Canada. Candidates may be required to show proof of Canadian citizenship or eligibility to work in Canada. 

Audition Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Capitol Theatre Windsor

Lots will be drawn at 9:00am.  Auditions will begin at 10:00am. Candidates who are not present for the drawing of lots may be refused an audition.   

Remuneration – ECO Section Violin  

  • Minimum Service Guarantee: 159 services  
  • 2024-2025 Service Rate: $132.86 
  • Pension contribution: 10% Musicians Pension Fund of Canada 
  • WSO musicians are Independent Contractors 

Remuneration – Per Service Section Violin  

  • Minimum Service Guarantee: 50 services  
  • 2024-2025 Service Rate: $132.86   
  • Pension contribution: 10% Musicians Pension Fund of Canada 
  • WSO musicians are Independent Contractors 

About the WSO: The WSO season consists of 33 weeks, September to May, comprised of Masterworks, Pops, and Education services. The musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra are members of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and all musicians contracted by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra must become members of Local 566.  

To apply:  

Interested applicants are invited to email a one-page resume in PDF format that includes their name, current mailing address, email address, and telephone number to:  auditions@windsorsymphony.com 
Please include “Violin Audition” in the subject line. 
The repertoire list will be emailed to applicants upon receipt of resume. Late submissions may not be granted an audition.  Applications will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent via email.    

Deadline for receipt of resumes: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 


Permanent Position 

National auditions will be held at the Capitol Theatre Windsor on: 
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 

This audition is open only to Canadian citizens and those with permanent residency status in Canada. Candidates may be required to show proof of Canadian citizenship or eligibility to work in Canada. 

Audition Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Capitol Theatre Windsor  

Lots will be drawn at 9:00am. Auditions will begin at 10:00am. Candidates who are not present for the drawing of lots may be refused an audition.   

Remuneration:  

  • Minimum Service Guarantee: 40 services  
  • 2024-2025 Service Rate: $132.86  
  • Pension contribution: 10% Musicians Pension Fund of Canada 
  • WSO musicians are Independent Contractors 

The successful candidate will begin on October 28, 2024.   

About the WSO: The WSO season consists of 33 weeks, September to May, comprised of Masterworks, Pops, and Education services. The musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra are members of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and all musicians contracted by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra must become members of Local 566.  

To apply:  Interested applicants are invited to email a one-page resume in PDF format that includes their name, current mailing address, email address, and telephone number to:  auditions@windsorsymphony.com 
Please include “Viola Audition” in the subject line.  

The repertoire list will be emailed to applicants upon receipt of resume. Late submissions may not be granted an audition. Applications will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent via email.  

Deadline for receipt of resumes: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 

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