Employment & Auditions
Open Staff Positions
We are expanding our team! If you would like to be considered for the open staff position below, please follow the instructions at the end of the posting. Please send questions to hr@kalamazoosymphony.com. The KSO is an equal-opportunity employer (read all about it at the end of this page).
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FULL TIME | Operations Department
Director of Operations | For best consideration, please apply by July 26, 2024
We are seeking a qualified candidate for Director of Operations to join the leadership team at the KSO.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that the scheduling and production of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s concerts, rehearsals, tours and special events run smoothly, effectively, and in a financially responsible manner, and must be a positive liaison between the organization’s artists, partners, and musicians.
Please click on the position title for details and application information. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please send questions to hr@kalamazoosymphony.com. No calls please.
Trombone 3 (Bass)
$125.17 per service | 45 guaranteed services
Audition Date: September 26, 2024
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024 | JOB DESCRIPTION | APPLICATION | REPERTOIRE LIST
Position begins based on Kalamazoo Symphony and musician mutual availability.
If a position is won by a current member of the KSO, the resulting vacancy may be offered to a runner up as a temporary appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent.
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Anticipated Upcoming Auditions: N/A
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General Application Information
All applicants are added to the audition roster once a completed application is submitted AND their $50 audition deposit is received. Candidates may either mail a check (or money order) or pay online via credit/debit card.
Checks should be made payable to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and mailed to:
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Attn: Personnel Manager - Auditions
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall Ste. 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Deposits may be submitted via card at this link: https://buy.stripe.com/7sI15ZdjT0Wk7jq5kl
If paying via card, there is a small transaction fee. Applicants will be charged the full amount upfront and will be refunded the money after attending the audition (or after notifying the KSO of a cancellation by the cancellation deadline). Card refunds typically take 1 to 2 weeks to process.
Deposits MUST be postmarked/submitted by the application deadline to be added to the audition roster. If you do not receive confirmation within seven (7) days of submitting your deposit, please contact the Personnel Manager.
After their deposit is received, all candidates will receive an email with a link to their instrument’s audition website. This website includes all of the applicable details specific to that audition, including, but not limited to, a full audition repertoire list, layout of the audition process, location and maps, and much more.
Accepting a Position with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Our musicians are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are thrilled to have you join us - as a new contract musician or a substitute!
For musicians traveling 20 or more miles from their residence to a service venue, we offer mileage reimbursement and housing options!
We reimburse mileage at $0.43/mile, capped at $68 (158.1 miles)/round trip.
Housing can be provided if needed, for the duration of a cycle
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With audition questions, please email auditions@kalamazoosymphony.com, and include KSO <your instrument> Auditions in the subject line, and your name, instrument, and preferred contact information in the body of the email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and proud partner orchestra of The Sphinx Organization
The National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) is a collaborative program between Sphinx, the League of American Orchestras, and the New World Symphony Orchestra that directly supports resources and logistical needs for Black and Latinx musicians and conductors pursuing careers in orchestral performance. The program offers grants t help offset audition-related travel expenses, among other resources. For more information, please visit: https://www.sphinxmusic.org/naas-grants.
For audition support, please visit: https://www.sphinxmusic.org/national-alliance-for-audition-support
At the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply.
