Auditions

Auditions have been completed for the 2022-2023 season. For information on future auditions or our substitute list, please contact Linda Lane, Personnel & Education Manager, at operations@fayettevillesymphony.org.

Employment

Youth Orchestra Director

ROLE: Reports to the FSO Executive Director and supervises all artistic operations of the Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra. This is a part-time position with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2022. The salary range for this position is $9,000-$12,000 to commensurate with experience. 

POSITION: The Youth Orchestra Director holds primary responsibility for the following: maintaining the artistic integrity of the FSYO, conducting the FSYO at rehearsals and performances, supporting and advising section coaches, selecting music to be performed, and leading seating auditions. Additionally, the Youth Orchestra Director is responsible for developing and executing a student recruitment plan and building relationships with local education stakeholders. The Youth Orchestra Director works closely with the Board of Directors, Education Manager, and FSO Music Director. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and plans all rehearsals and concerts for the FSYO. 
• In collaboration with the String Education Coordinator and Education Manager, selects music for FSYO. 
• Conducts auditions and helps determine seating alongside the String Education Coordinator within each section of the FSYO. 
• Selects, supports, and advises all section coaches.
• Builds relationships with local education stakeholders such as school music instructors, private music instructors, and music schools to promote collaboration and excitement about the FSYO.
• Develops and maintains the total artistic and educational quality of the FSYO.
• Develops and executes a student recruitment plan to increase enrollment.  
• Attends Board meetings and provides reports on the activities of the FSYO. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a conductor and educator
• A strong understanding of youth orchestra repertoire
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with different groups such as colleagues, parents, students, and the general public.
• Bachelor’s degree in performance or music education preferred

SCOPE OF SEASON:

• The FSYO rehearses on Sundays from 4:00-6:00pm from September-May. 
• The FSYO typically performs three concerts: one in December, one in May, and one side-by-side performance with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.
• There is a possible one-week FSYO Summer Camp commitment 

APPLICATION: Please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Meyer, Interim Executive Director, ameyer@fayettevillesymphony.org. Applications should be received no later than August 1, 2022.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The FSO is committed to equity, inclusion, non-discrimination, and it is our policy and goal to promote the inclusion and engagement of the residents of Fayetteville and across eastern NC to protect all classes of people, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, cultural background and experiences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, socio-economic status, physical and mental ability, and religion in all aspects of employment.