Violin - Canada's NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

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

OrchestraPLAN in Ottawa is offering a 3-week mentorship program with the NAC Orchestra from June 8 to 24, 2027. This paid work experience is open to musicians who are finishing studies or who have recently joined a professional orchestra, with a full-time schedule of rehearsals, workshops and performances.

The weekly gross salary is CAD 450, with lodging provided, travel subsidies and a per diem. Apply by January 25, 2027, and submit audition video, CV, government ID, diploma or transcript, and

Qualifications

• Must be completing studies and on the audition circuit or newly positioned with a professional orchestra.
• Open to Canadian and international musicians and conductors.
• Three-week paid mentorship program with full-time rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a full-time schedule of rehearsals, workshops and performances with the NAC Orchestra.

Skills

Audition circuit

Student in program

New to professional orchestra

Education

Music student

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 process

Apply by

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

Apply to the 2027 NACO Mentorship Program to hone your skills with mentorship from musicians of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and Music Director Alexander Shelley. 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. What are you waiting for? Submit your application by January 25, 2027, for your shot to work alongside the NAC Orchestra!

Submit the following:

• Audition video (Audition requirements can be found on our website at the link below)
• CV
• Government ID
• Diploma or transcript of marks
• Two references

Audition information

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