Harp - 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

This unique 3-week paid program offers work experience for young professionals with a world-class orchestra in Ottawa. From June 8-24, 2027, it features rehearsals, workshops and performances culminating in performances with the NAC Orchestra at Southam Hall.

Applications are open to Canadian and international orchestral musicians and conductors, including Canadian personnel manager candidates. Lodging is provided and travel subsidies plus per diem are included.

Qualifications

• Must be completing studies and be 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 a world-class orchestra.
• Participation in main series concerts at Southam Hall in Ottawa, Canada.

Skills

Audition circuit participation

Education

Currently studying

Job description

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 Deadline

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

Program Overview

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.

Audition information

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