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Section cello

Fredericksburg Symphony Orchesra

Spotsylvania Courthouse, US

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General information

Instrument or role

Cello

Job category

Performance

Number of positions

1 open position

Additional information
MASTER PERFORMANCE & REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 
FSO 2026–2027 SEASON
Venue Location: James Monroe High School (JMHS) Auditorium 1235 Washington Ave, 22401

Concert 1: Season Opener “Symphonic Flashbang!”
  • Rehearsals (7-9:15) 
    • Tuesday, August 18 
    • Tuesday, August 25 
    • Tuesday, September 1 
    • Tuesday, September 8 
    • Friday, September 18 
  • PERFORMANCE: Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 7:30 PM 
 
Concert 2 “Classical Masterworks”- Timothy Chooi, violin featuring Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
  • Rehearsals
     
    • Tuesday, October 6
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    • Tuesday, October 13
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    • Tuesday, October 20
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    • Friday, October 23 with Timothy Chooi
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  • Educational Event: High School Student Masterclass — Friday, October 23 (10:00 AM – Noon)
  • PERFORMANCE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 7:30 PM 
 
Concert 3: Holiday Program “Christmas Bells are Ringing” featuring the Stafford Regional Handbell Society
  • Rehearsals
     
    • Tuesday, November 17
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    • Tuesday, December 1
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    • Tuesday, December 8 at Hartwood HS in Stafford
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    • Thursday, December 17
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  • PERFORMANCES (Double-Feature Weekend):
     
    • Friday, December 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
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    • Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 7:30 PM)
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Concert 4 “Rising Star” Concert Series- George Li, piano featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2
  • Rehearsals
     
    • Tuesday, January 19 

    • Tuesday, January 26
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    • Tuesday, February 2
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    • Tuesday, February 9
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    • Friday, February 12 with George Li
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  • PERFORMANCE: Saturday, February 13, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
 
Concert 5: Lollipops “Let’s Go on Safari!” with Emmy winner host Jeff Corwin
  • Rehearsals: 
    • Thursday, April 8
    • Friday, April 9 with Jeff Corwin
  • PERFORMANCE: Saturday, April 10, 2027 @ 3:00 PM (Instrument Petting Zoo 2pm)
 
Concert 6: Season Finale “Beethoven’s 9th”
  • Rehearsals
     
    • Tuesday, April 20
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    • Tuesday, April 27
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    • Tuesday, May 4
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    • Tuesday, May 11
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    • Friday, May 21 with choir and soloists
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  • PERFORMANCE: Saturday, May 22, 2027 @ 7:30 PM 

Vacancy requirements

Age limitations

none

Nationality limitations

none

Employment details

Type

Part-time

Tenure

Temporary (annual contract which is renewable indefinitely)

Employment beginning

2-26/2027

Salary information

Gross (before tax) (USD)

$100,00 per Service

Application process

Apply by

August 09, 2026, 17:00 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Logon to fredericksburgsymphony.org for details. Send Nora McIntire your performance resume and we will schedule an audition. This is an immediate opening for rehearsals which begin on Aug. 18. 
Application instructions
Email Nora McIntire at [email protected] with your resume.
Application link
fredericksburgsymphony.org

Audition dates

Main Audition at JMHS

August 10, 2026, 23:30 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Main Audition at JMHS time in afternoon

August 11, 2026

Main Audition at JMHS time in afternoon

August 12, 2026

Main Audition at JMHS time in afternoon

August 13, 2026

Audition information

Audition repertoire
Tchaikovsky 4, Finale plus another excerpt of your choice, major and minor scales, and sightreading