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Artistic Director

Meridian Symphony Orchestra

Meridian (Idaho), United States

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General information

Instrument or role

Conductor

Job category

Performance

Number of positions

1 open position

Employment details

Type

Part-time

Tenure

Permanent

Employment beginning

Fall 2026

Salary information

Gross (before tax) (USD)

$15,000.00 per Year

Additional salary information
Compensation is $3,000 per concert cycle, five cycles per season. Each cycle consists of 5-7 weekly rehearsals (Mondays) and a Saturday evening concert.

Application process

Apply by

October 01, 2025, 18:00 (time zone: Mountain Time (US & Canada))

Application instructions

Submit a single PDF to [email protected] including:

  • Cover letter with:
    • Statement of interest and fit
    • Brief bullet-point summary of relevant experience
    • Three references (preferably including a board member and a musician)
    • Link to a conducting performance video (orchestra view preferred)
    Optional but encouraged: rehearsal video

  • Conducting CV

Audition information

Audition repertoire
A committee of orchestra members will review applications as they are received. Interviews will be conducted during the month of October and finalists will be selected by November 1st.

Two finalists will be invited to program and conduct one concert during the 2025–2026 season, including programming, rehearsals, and performance on February 28 or May 2, 2026.