Double Bass Fellowship

Music Opportunities; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Scholarship at Old Dominion University

Graduate Certificate opportunity

Job summary

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Norfolk invites applicants to join its Double Bass Fellowship, an internship/apprenticeship that supports early career musicians from underrepresented backgrounds. Fellows will perform in Classics, Pops, and Young People's Concerts and engage in chamber music alongside mentorship and coaching to students.

Selected fellows must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits include a $21,500 annual stipend, free housing, and a full scholarship for

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Focus on Double Bass studies or performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform in Classics, Pops, and Young People's Concerts.
• Engage in Chamber Music activities.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students.

Education

Graduate-level education

Job description

# Double Bass FellowshipVirginia Symphony Orchestra•Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityThe Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is offering a Fellowship Program aimed at early career musicians from underrepresented backgrounds. Selected fellows will engage in a variety of activities including performances in Classics, Pops, and Young People's Concerts, as well as Chamber Music. They will also provide mentorship and coaching to students at various educational levels. The program offers a stipend of $21,500 for services rendered, free housing, and a full scholarship for university-level course credit through Old Dominion University, which may lead to a Graduate Certificate in Music Performance for eligible participants. Candidates should preferably have graduate-level education and must be authorized to work in the United States. For inquiries regarding the application process, interested individuals can reach out via email to the provided contact.Additional linksVSO Fellowship Application FormDeadlineMar 1, 2027Work settingIn-personLocationNorfolk, Virginia, United StatesStart dateNot specifiedCheck the official website for the most current details.Audition date(s)Not specifiedCheck the official website for the most current details.CompensationPer year21500 USDJob typePerformanceContract typeInternship/ApprenticeshipInstrumentsDouble Bass