Timpani/Percussion - Canada's NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program 2027

OrchestraPLAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Travel subsidies

Per diem

Job summary

The National Arts Centre in Ottawa is offering a unique 3-week program for young orchestral professionals. It provides paid work with a full schedule of rehearsals, workshops and performances, culminating in a NAC Orchestra main series concert in Southam Hall from June 8–24, 2027.

Open to Canadian and international musicians and personnel managers. The program runs June 8–24, 2027, with lodging provided and travel subsidies and per diem available. Applications close January 25, 2027, 23:59 ET.

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, paid 3-week program.
• Rehearsals, workshops and performances with a world-class orchestra.
• Participants perform in NAC Orchestra main series concerts at Southam Hall in Ottawa.

Skills

Audition prep

Orchestral performance

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.