Principal Cello

Music Opportunities

Toronto

On-site

CAD 97,902 - 119,658

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability insurance
Sick leave
10% pension contribution

Job summary

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Toronto, Canada, seeks a Principal Cello for a tenure-track appointment. The position offers a weekly salary of CAD 2,529.77 for a 43-week season, including five paid non-service weeks and one vacation week.

International auditions are scheduled for November 3-5, 2026. The ensemble provides long-term disability insurance, sick leave, and a 10% contribution to the CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada.

Qualifications

  • Tenure-track appointment.
  • Strong orchestral cello performance required.
  • Auditions scheduled November 3–5, 2026 in Toronto.

Skills

Cello
Auditions

Job description

Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto, Canada

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Principal Cello for a tenure track position. The position offers a weekly salary of CAD 2,529.77 for a 43-week season, which includes five paid non-service weeks and one vacation week. Additional benefits include long-term disability insurance, sick leave, and a 10% contribution to the CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada. International auditions are scheduled for November 3-5, 2026.

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