Updated February 2023

Current postings:

• Assistant Principal Cello – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023
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• Per Service Section Cello – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023
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• Per Service Section Violin – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023 (2 positions)
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Windsor Symphony Orchestra Assistant Principal Cello and Per Service Section Cello National Audition (2 positions)

• Assistant Principal Cello – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023
• Per Service Section Cello – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023

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

Audition Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 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 – Assistant Principal Cello

• Minimum Service Guarantee: 182 services
• 2021-2022 Service Rate: $127.25 (negotiations near completion for 3-year contract 2022-2025)
• Pension contribution: 10% Musicians Pension Fund of Canada
• WSO musicians are Independent Contractors

Remuneration – Per Service Section Cello

• Minimum Service Guarantee: 40 services
• 2021-2022 Service Rate: $121.62 (negotiations near completion for 3-year contract 2022-2025)  
• 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 complete one-page resume including name, current mailing address, email address, and telephone number to: auditions@windsorsymphony.com

Please include “Cello Audition” in the subject line
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, April 19, 2023

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

• Per Service Section Violin – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023
• Per Service Section Violin – Permanent  – National – starting September 2023

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

Audition Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 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: 50 services
• 2021-2022 Service Rate: $121.62 (negotiations near completion for 3-year contract 2022-2025)
• 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 complete one-page resume including name, current mailing address, email address, and telephone number to: auditions@windsorsymphony.com

Please include “Violin Audition” in the subject line
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 electronically.   

Deadline for receipt of resumes: Thursday, April 20, 2023