Lead Second Violin — Tenure-Track with Full Benefits

Music Opportunities

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 45,346 - 61,418

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Alabama Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham, AL seeks a Principal Second Violin on a tenure-track basis. The audition is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and the selected candidate will start employment on or before December 1, 2026.

The 2026-2027 season salary is $53,406.72, with a 36-week season and three paid vacation weeks. Benefits include full medical insurance, disability coverage, instrument insurance, a pension contribution, and an annual Electronic Media Guarantee of $450.

Skills

Violin performance

Job description

Alabama Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham, AL seeks a Principal Second Violin on a tenure-track basis. The audition is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and the selected candidate will start employment on or before December 1, 2026.

The 2026-2027 season salary is $53,406.72, with a 36-week season and three paid vacation weeks. Benefits include full medical insurance, disability coverage, instrument insurance, a pension contribution, and an annual Electronic Media Guarantee of $450.

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