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Both positions are 1-year and will be auditioned at the same time. Candidates may audition for only one position or either position. Please view repertoire list for each position separately. Horn 3. Horn 4.
Audition Date: Friday, September 5, 2008 (daytime).
Audition Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008 (evening).
Audition Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 (afternoon/evening).
for receipt of COMPLETED audition application form, deposit check, and resume.
If you are interested in applying for an opening in the NHSO,
you must complete the Audition
Application Form (click here to open form for printing)
and send it with your resume and a $30
refundable deposit by the date specified for your specific
instrument. Even if you have auditioned with us previously,
you will need to re-apply using the application form. Late
applications will only be accepted if there are cancellations
or unfilled audition times available. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for.
The refundable deposit of $30.00 is required in order to secure
an audition time. Please make your check payable to the NHSO.
Your check will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations
must be received at the Symphony Office by noon on the business day
prior to the audition in order to make your deposit refundable.
You will forfeit your deposit if you do not notify us that
you are canceling and you fail to show up for your audition.
Send your completed application, your $30 deposit and your
resume to: NHSO, P.O. Box 9718,
New Haven, CT 06536 to arrive by Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Previous auditions:
Section Violin
Section Cello
Other Instruments
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Questions?
Contact: Marvin Warshaw
Personnel Manager
NHSO
P.O. Box 9718
New Haven, CT 06536
Click
this link to send an email inquiry about auditions
Contract Requirements
In addition to its seven Symphony Series concerts, the NHSO produces three Pops series, one Young People's Concerts, outdoor concerts in June and July, and other special concerts. Rehearsals are usually held on Sunday and weekday evenings, averaging four rehearsals per Symphony Series. Concerts are usually on Thursday nights.
Contracted members are required to attend four of the seven sets of rehearsals and concerts for the Symphony Series (35 services) with the possibility of missing up to three series per season. Approximately thirty additional services may be offered based on availability, seniority, and required instrumentation. The contract is flexible concerning attendance for these additional services. The per service rate of pay for the 2007-2008 season for principal players is $128.25 per service. Third and Fourth Horn pay is $114.00 per service, and pay for section players is currently $95.00 per service. In addition there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $20 per day). The current contract expires May 31, 2008 and is currently under negotiation. |
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