Section Violin

Music Opportunities

Quebec

Hybrid

CAD 41,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations
Pension contributions
Collective insurance

Job summary

The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, led by Music Director Clemens Schuldt, announces a national audition for three violin positions. Two permanent tenure-track roles and one interim year-long post; candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as of audition date.

Apply by 2026-11-22 for a live audition on 2026-12-11 at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Salary is CAD 48,311 per year, with benefits including paid vacations, pension contributions, and collective insurance.

Qualifications

  • Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents as of audition date.
  • Three violin positions available (two permanent tenure-track, one interim for one year).
  • Audition is anonymous behind a screen.

Job description

The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, under the direction of Music Director Clemens Schuldt, is announcing a national audition for three section violin positions. This includes two permanent positions with a tenure track and one interim position for one year, which may lead to a permanent role. Candidates will rotate between both violin sections during their tenure.This audition is open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada as of the audition date. Interested musicians must apply by November 22, 2026, and be available for a live audition on December 11, 2026, at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. The positions offer an annual salary of CAD 48,311, along with benefits such as paid vacations, pension contributions, and collective insurance.The audition process will be conducted anonymously behind a screen. The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec reserves the right to dismiss any candidate who does not meet the requirements at any stage of the hiring process.

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