Principal Harp
Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Bangor (Maine), United States
General information
- Instrument or role
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Harp
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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1 open position
- Additional information
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Founded in 1896, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has served Maine audiences for over 129 consecutive seasons. Today, the BSO is led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director & Conductor Lucas Richman. The BSO season at the Collins Center for the Arts includes five Masterworks concerts, two Young People’s Concerts, and three performances of The Nutcracker with the Robinson Ballet. Other special events are often scheduled.
Vacancy requirements
- Nationality limitations
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Winning candidate must be able to show proof that they are able to work in the United States.
Employment details
- Type
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Per-service
- Tenure
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Permanent
- Employment beginning
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Start of Season 2025/26
Salary information
- Gross (before tax) (USD)
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$100.00 per Service
- Additional salary information
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Contracted musicians with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra are paid on a per-service basis, including mileage. Mileage reimbursement $0.30 per mile up to a maximum of 600 miles. Double occupancy hotel rooms are provided as needed. There are approximately 35 services per season.
Application process
- Apply by
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April 15, 2025
- Application instructions
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Email a BRIEF, ONE-PAGE resume to [email protected]. Resumes must include applicant name, phone number, email address and instrument. Please attach your resume in PDF or Word formats. In the email subject line, please state the position for which you would like to audition. Individuals invited to audition will be sent additional information regarding scheduling, and asked to secure an audition time with a $100 deposit, refundable in person or no less than 7 days prior to the auditions
- Application link
- https://www.bangorsymphony.org/schedule/auditions/
Audition dates
- Main Audition
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April 25, 2025, 00:59 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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Visit bangorsymphony.org/auditions to download a PDF of audition requirements. Candidates are responsible for obtaining audition repertoire in advance from standard excerpt books, IMSLP, purchasable music and orchestral scores. Parts will be available at the audition. Each candidate may use his or her own parts for the audition if desired.
For more information, or for digital copies of the musical excerpts, please contact:
Scott Burditt, BSO Personnel Manager
Bangor Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 1441 | Bangor, ME 04402-1441
www.bangorsymphony.org
Office phone: (207) 942-5555