AUDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE AND STAFF OPENINGS
The following positions are currently open:
The following positions are currently open:
PERSONNEL MANAGER
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STAGE MANAGER
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Please submit a letter or email of interest and relevant information (resume, CV, or bio) to chamorch@gmail.com addressed to Tom Biondini, Board President.
Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2021.
Start date will be determined based on availability.
Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2021.
Start date will be determined based on availability.
INTERNSHIPS
Currently no internship opportunities are available. Please check back for updates.
Currently no internship opportunities are available. Please check back for updates.
MUSICIAN AUDITIONS
NOTE: At this time, we will not be holding our regularly scheduled auditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We do appreciate your interest in the Chamber Orchestra and if interested in adding your name to our data base, please feel free to send an email to the attention of our Personnel Manager to chamorch@gmail.com. This website will be updated as decisions are made as to when we will be able to facilitate auditions in the future. At this point we have no definite or expected timeline as to when we will offer auditions.
Audition Excerpts:
Please prepare a one movement solo piece as well as the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
In accordance with our policy of non-discrimination regarding ethnicity, age, or orientation, we conduct blind auditions. All musician positions are paid.
Please prepare a one movement solo piece as well as the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
In accordance with our policy of non-discrimination regarding ethnicity, age, or orientation, we conduct blind auditions. All musician positions are paid.
String audition excerpts:
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Percussion audition excerpts:
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ABOUT THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is the Pikes Peak region’s premier chamber ensemble and membership is by audition only. The orchestra includes musicians from all along the Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Woodland Park, Florissant, Cripple Creek, Divide, Monument, Black Forest, Falcon and beyond. Performing a six concert season, the orchestra currently makes its home in three local churches; First Christian Church, Broadmoor Community Church and First United Methodist Church. Under the direction of Music Director, Thomas Wilson, the orchestra convenes for 4 rehearsal services the week preceding each concert weekend. Concert weekends include a Saturday evening performance and a Sunday matinee repeat performance (or Sunday only matinee). Information on musician compensation for each open position and substitute opportunities can be obtained directly from our personnel manager.
Non-discrimination Clause
1. In every aspect and decision of the organization, and on every level, the only criteria for selection and retention of musicians, board members, management employees or service organizations and businesses, shall be their ability to complete the task for which they are required.
2. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows and surpasses an equal opportunity employment policy, which protects personnel and contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
3. This policy applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and the general public.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is the Pikes Peak region’s premier chamber ensemble and membership is by audition only. The orchestra includes musicians from all along the Front Range including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Woodland Park, Florissant, Cripple Creek, Divide, Monument, Black Forest, Falcon and beyond. Performing a six concert season, the orchestra currently makes its home in three local churches; First Christian Church, Broadmoor Community Church and First United Methodist Church. Under the direction of Music Director, Thomas Wilson, the orchestra convenes for 4 rehearsal services the week preceding each concert weekend. Concert weekends include a Saturday evening performance and a Sunday matinee repeat performance (or Sunday only matinee). Information on musician compensation for each open position and substitute opportunities can be obtained directly from our personnel manager.
Non-discrimination Clause
1. In every aspect and decision of the organization, and on every level, the only criteria for selection and retention of musicians, board members, management employees or service organizations and businesses, shall be their ability to complete the task for which they are required.
2. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows and surpasses an equal opportunity employment policy, which protects personnel and contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
3. This policy applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and the general public.
