Job Openings

Concertmaster

Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra

Job Opening | 2024-25 Season

Responsibilities

Lead the first violin section in rehearsals and performances
Dictate bowings and other technical aspects of the first violin part and the string section at large if requested by the conductor
Play orchestral violin solos
Help communicate the conductor's ideas to the orchestra
Lead the orchestra in tuning before rehearsals and performances
Assist with aspects of the orchestra's management, such as recruiting new members Represent the orchestra in the community and making appearances on behalf of the orchestra when necessary

Qualifications

Master's degree in music performance or equivalent experience
Extensive experience playing in an orchestra
Excellent technical skills and musicianship
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Be available for all rehearsals and performances for the 2024-2025 Season. Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday daytime. Sunday Performance. Locations vary within the Greater Grand Forks area.

Compensation

Compensation is $500 per main concert. Negotiable.
- Concert 1: 10/6/2024
- Concert 2: 12/15/2024
- Concert 3: 3/2/2025
- Concert 4: 5/11/2024
  - $35-$50 per rehearsal/performance for smaller events. Negotiable.
    - Mid Fall Concert: November 2, 2024
    - Young Audiences Concert: April 1, 2025
    - Mid Spring Concert: April 5, 2025
Opportunity to work with nationally and internationally renowned musicians
Chance to make a significant impact on the musical life of the community

Required Repertoire

Concerto:

First movement of a major romantic or early modern concerto, such as Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Bruch, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, etc.

Unaccompanied Bach:

One movement of a Bach solo violin sonata or partita.

Orchestral Excerpts:

A selection of orchestral excerpts from the standard repertoire and violin orchestral solos. The required excerpts are:

Mozart Symphony #39 – Movt. II. (mm1-27)
Mozart Symphony #39 – Movt. IV. (mm1-85)
Rimsky Korsakov - Capriccio Spagnol - Mov. IV - Solo (11 measures before L)

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to human.resources@ggfso.org.

Current Openings

At this time we are not actively hiring. If you believe you have skills that could benefit the GGFSO as a Volunteer, Musician, or Potential Employee, feel free to email us at human.resources@ggfso.org.