Second Bassoon

Music Opportunities

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 36,703 - 38,646

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a tenure-track Second Bassoon position beginning in the 2026-2027 season. Live auditions are scheduled for October 20 and 21, 2026, with a September 22, 2026 application deadline.

The ensemble performs a diverse 36-week season spanning classical, pops, family, ballet, and opera repertoire; a $100 deposit is required by the deadline and is refundable if canceled by October 6, 2026. Applicants must have US work authorization.

Job description

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is hiring for a tenure-track Second Bassoon position starting in the 2026-2027 season. Live auditions are scheduled for October 20 and 21, 2026, and the deadline for submitting application materials is September 22, 2026. The annual salary for this position is $36,703.80, with additional compensation for electronic media and community engagement, bringing the total to $38,646.88. The orchestra performs a diverse 36-week season featuring classical, pops, family, ballet, and opera repertoire. Applicants must have US work authorization, and a deposit of $100 is required by the application deadline. This deposit is refundable until October 6, 2026, if the applicant cancels.

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