Flute - Canada's NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program 2027

National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC Orchestra); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Travel subsidies

Per diem

Job summary

National Arts Centre Orchestra invites flutists who are completing studies or early professionals to apply for the 2027 mentorship program in Ottawa. The 3-week, full-time paid placement runs June 8–24, 2027, with rehearsals, workshops and performances alongside the NAC Orchestra.

The program offers lodging and travel subsidies, plus a per diem, and culminates in performances at Southam Hall in Ottawa. Applications close January 25, 2027, and eligibility includes being on the audition circuit or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Full-time schedule of rehearsals, workshops and performances with the NAC Orchestra.
• Culminates with performances in Southam Hall, Ottawa.
• Lodging, travel subsidies and per diem are provided.

Job description

Flute - 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)).

Application instructions Do you aspire to an orchestral career? Apply to the 2027 NACO Mentorship Program to hone your skills with mentorship from musicians of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra and Music Director Alexander Shelley. 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. What are you waiting for? 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.