CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Syracuse Orchestra is always looking for talented individuals who can help expand our mission to influence and educate the Syracuse community through the power of music. View the information below to learn about our available positions and how to apply. Thank you for your interest in The Syracuse Orchestra!
AUDITIONS
All winning candidates are required to show proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States.
Should any position be offered to a current Syracuse Orchestra musician, the resulting vacancy may be offered at these auditions.
The audition committee reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards.
Please note: all audition repertoire is subject to change
The Syracuse Orchestra is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras. It will do so by offering Black and Latinx musicians a customized combination of mentoring, audition preparation, financial support, and audition previews. Learn more at http://www.auditionalliance.org.
ONE-YEAR THIRD/UTILITY HORN
Audition Date: April 28, 2025
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
A $50 deposit check made out to “The Syracuse Orchestra” and postmarked no later than March 28, 2025 should be sent to:
The Syracuse Orchestra
ATTN: HORN AUDITIONS
450 S Salina St. #100
Syracuse, NY 13202
Horn Audition Repertoire
AWendland@SyracuseOrchestra.org
Compensation Information
SECTION VIOLIN (2 positions) & B-CONTRACT VIOLIN (3 positions)
Audition Date: May 5, 2025
Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
A $50 deposit check made out to “The Syracuse Orchestra” and postmarked no later than April 5, 2025 should be sent to:
The Syracuse Orchestra
ATTN: VIOLIN AUDITIONS
450 S Salina St. #100
Syracuse, NY 13202
Violin Audition Repertoire
Auditions@SyracuseOrchestra.org
Compensation Information
PRINCIPAL VIOLA
Audition Date: May 12, 2025
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025
A $50 deposit check made out to “The Syracuse Orchestra” and postmarked no later than April 12, 2025 should be sent to:
The Syracuse Orchestra
ATTN: VIOLA AUDITIONS
450 S Salina St. #100
Syracuse, NY 13202
As of 3/5/25, this audition is no longer pending the results of internal auditions. The national audition will take place May 12.
Viola Audition Repertoire
Auditions@SyracuseOrchestra.org
Compensation Information
SUBSTITUTE AND EXTRA MUSICIANS
Auditions for Substitute and Extra Musicians are held periodically. To be considered please send a one page resume to Auditions@SyracuseOrchestra.org
*Acceptance to The Syracuse Orchestra’s Substitute and Extra List does not guarantee employment.
STAFF OPENINGS
Job Title: Box Office Representative
Reports to: Marketing & Data Manager
Status: Part-time, hourly
Salary: $18.00/hr; 6-18 hours a week
Number of positions available: up to 2
Job Description
The Box Office Representative performs all duties related to ticket sales for The Syracuse Orchestra’s concerts. The Box Office is currently open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm on weekdays. Additional hours will be available to work the box office at concert events on evenings and weekends as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist with box office and patron services functions including, but not limited to the following:
- Processing, printing, and mailing ticket orders received by phone, walk-in customers, or through the online ticketing system.
- Answering questions from patrons received by phone or through the box office’s email account.
- Assisting patrons with ticket exchanges.
- Calling patrons to upgrade tickets and subscriptions.
- Other administrative duties as time permits during each shift.
Provide administrative support to other staff members. This may include, but is not limited to, data entry, making copies, filing, assisting with direct mail, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- The ability to communicate pleasantly with patrons while sometimes feeling overwhelmed with the frequency of phone calls and emails.
- The ability to work as part of a team with other members of The Syracuse Orchestra.
- A willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, and the ability to communicate with patrons and staff.
- Keen attention to details is required.
- General computer proficiency with email, data entry, and printing.
How to Apply:
Please express interest to Brian Pope at bpope@syracuseorchestra.org
INTERNSHIP OPENINGS
Join The Syracuse Orchestra team and experience the excitement of a growing arts nonprofit! Located in downtown Syracuse, The Syracuse Orchestra is Central New York’s professional symphony orchestra and features a core of 50 experienced musicians who are committed to Central New York. Founded in December 2012, The Syracuse Orchestra operates as one of only two cooperatively structured orchestras in the U.S. – with musicians at the heart of the organization. The Syracuse Orchestra currently reaches more than 100,000 Central New York community members of all ages through more than 50 concerts each year in venues large and small, including a summer season of up to 10 free outdoor performances in parks throughout the region.
Our mission is to engage and inspire community members throughout CNY through outstanding orchestral and ensemble performances, and innovative education and outreach initiatives.
MARKETING, including managing social media, post-concert surveys and analysis, website updates and content enhancement, materials distribution, and targeted audience development;
DEVELOPMENT, including donor and sponsor benefit fulfillment and tracking, event coordination and support, on-line foundation and corporate research, and database support;
CONCERT PRODUCTION, including assisting with concert set-up and strike, hospitality for guest artists and conductors, and a variety of pre- and post-concert responsibilities;
EDUCATION & OUTREACH, including communicating with area educators, assisting with the development and distribution of program materials, research and development of program assessment tools, and on-site support for Syracuse Orchestra outreach initiatives.
MUSIC LIBRARY, including preparing music for distribution, expanding our music library database, ordering, copying, and bowing parts, and assisting Syracuse Orchestra’s music librarian as needed.
The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Interns must demonstrate excellent organization skills, computer literacy in all standard programs (graphics expertise a plus), attention to detail, and well developed communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. The Syracuse Orchestra offers a flexible schedule, with a minimum commitment of at least 10 hrs/wk.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Pamela Murchison, Executive Director, at PMurchison@SyracuseOrchestra.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in volunteering as an usher for our Spark, Casual or Kids concerts, please contact us at Info@SyracuseOrchestra.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES
Resources for current employees can be found HERE