CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS
AUDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT
AUDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT
CURRENT MUSICIAN OPENINGS
VIOLIN I
Section - permanent, tenure track
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
VIOLA
Assistant Principal - permanent, tenure track
Section - permanent, tenure track
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
BASS
Bass 2 - sub
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
Deb Youngerman, Personnel Manager
dtyhe1@gmail.com
SUBSTITUTES
All sections
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June 2020.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
In accordance with our policy of non-discrimination regarding ethnicity, age, or orientation, we conduct blind auditions.
Audition Excerpts:
Please prepare a one movement solo piece as well as the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
VIOLIN I
Section - permanent, tenure track
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
VIOLA
Assistant Principal - permanent, tenure track
Section - permanent, tenure track
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
BASS
Bass 2 - sub
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
Deb Youngerman, Personnel Manager
dtyhe1@gmail.com
SUBSTITUTES
All sections
Auditions will be held in Aug/Sept 2020.
We will be accepting audition inquiries beginning in June 2020.
If Interested, please email the Personnel Manager at that time.
Excerpts can be downloaded below.
In accordance with our policy of non-discrimination regarding ethnicity, age, or orientation, we conduct blind auditions.
Audition Excerpts:
Please prepare a one movement solo piece as well as the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPENINGS
Currently no administrative positions are open. Please check back for updates.
Currently no administrative positions are open. Please check back for updates.
INTERNSHIPS
Occasionally internship opportunities are available. For information regarding current internship opportunities, please contact 719.633.3649 or chamorch@gmail.com.
Occasionally internship opportunities are available. For information regarding current internship opportunities, please contact 719.633.3649 or chamorch@gmail.com.
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.