Bassoon - Canada's NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program 2027

OrchestraPLAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Travel subsidies

Per diem

Job summary

NAC Orchestra in Ottawa offers a 3-week mentorship program for bassoon players, June 8–24, 2027. Open to students on audition circuits or newcomers to professional orchestras. The program runs full-time with rehearsals, workshops and performances with the NAC Orchestra at Southam Hall.

Applications are open to Canadian and international musicians, with lodging paid and travel subsidies provided. Submit audition video, CV, government ID, diploma or transcripts and two references by January 25,

Qualifications

• Must be completing studies and on the audition circuit, or new to a professional orchestra.

Job description

Bassoon - Canada's NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program 2027

Must be completing studies and be on the audition circuit, or be relatively new in their position with a professional orchestra.

Type Full-time

Temporary (3-week program lasting from June 8-24, 2027)

Salary information

Gross (before tax) (CAD) $450.00 per Week

Additional salary information The NAC pays for lodging and provides travel subsidies and a per diem.

Application process

Apply by January 25, 2027, 23:59 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

This unique 3-week program offers paid work experience for young professionals, centred around a full-time schedule of rehearsals, workshops and performances with a world-class orchestra. From June 8-24, 2027, the program culminates with participants performing in the NAC Orchestra for main series concerts at Southam Hall in Ottawa, Canada.

Applications are open to Canadian and international orchestral musicians and conductors, and Canadian personnel manager candidates. Submit your application by January 25, 2027 for your shot to work alongside the NAC Orchestra!

Submit the following:

• Audition video (Audition requirements can be found on our website at the link below)
• CV
• Government ID
• Diploma or transcript of marks
• Two references

Audition information

Additional audition information Video auditions are submitted online at the time of application. Please visit our Audition Requirements page for more information.