Principal Second Violin (Tenure Track)

Music Opportunities; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,346 - 61,418; Full time

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

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Principal Second Violin for a tenure track position. The audition is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and the selected candidate will start employment on or before December 1, 2026. The salary for the 2026-2027 season is $53,406.72, and the season lasts for 36 weeks, including three paid vacation weeks. Benefits include full medical insurance, disability coverage, instrument insurance, and a pension contribution, along with an annual Electronic Media Guarantee payment of $450. If a current orchestra member wins the position, the committee may offer the resulting vacancy to a runner-up. Additional vacancies may also be filled at the discretion of the audition committee.