Section Percussion

Music Opportunities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

The National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada seeks a Section Percussion musician for the 2027-2028 season. Auditions take place in Ottawa from October 23 to October 25, 2026, with a final round on November 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted by September 27, 2026, at 23:59 EST.

Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. The 46-week season includes a variety of performances and five weeks of paid vacation; the weekly salary is CAD 2,237.

Qualifications

• Auditions for Section Percussion will be held in Ottawa.
• Eligibility restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Auditions for the Section Percussion position for the 2027-2028 season.
• Final round scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Job description

The National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada is holding auditions for the Section Percussion position for the 2027-2028 season. These national auditions will take place in Ottawa from October 23 to October 25, 2026. Candidates who advance will participate in a final round on November 3, 2026. Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. The orchestra offers a 46-week season that includes various performances and 5 weeks of paid vacation. The weekly salary for this position is set at a minimum of CAD 2,237. Applications must be submitted by September 27, 2026, at 23:59 EST.