Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
John Morris Russell, Music Director

Announces the following vacancies:
SECTION VIOLIN (multiple openings)
SECTION CELLO

AUDITION BY VIDEO APPLICATION
Applicants should submit materials by July 1st for earliest consideration

Employment for positions is available for the 2024-2025 season beginning October 2024
(Qualified candidates also will be considered for future section and substitute opportunities)

2024-2025 WAGE SCALE:
Section Scale $138.98/service; per diem; mileage; pension plan; potential for host housing
Appr. 60 services annually; total annual compensation est. $12,000-13,000 dependent upon mileage

Qualified musicians should send a one-page resume saved as a PDF file, and link to
video materials (private YouTube link preferred) including:
(all excerpts on the same take; concerto exposition unaccompanied)

VIOLIN
Standard concerto exposition of candidate’s choice
Strauss, Don Juan, beginning to 13 measures after rehearsal marker C
Brahms, Symphony No. 4, mvt. IV, mm. 33-80
Mozart, Symphony No. 39, mvt. IV, beginning to m. 42
Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Scherzo, mm. 17-99

CELLO
Standard concerto exposition of candidate’s choice
Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, mvt. II, beginning to m. 10, mm. 49-59, mm. 98-106
Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Scherzo, rehearsal marker N to O
Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, beginning to m. 49 (or 5 measures after rehearsal marker 5)
Verdi, Requiem, Offertorio, beginning to m. 28

HHSO is a Per Service orchestra with an annual budget of $2.5 million serving Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and surrounding Lowcountry

HHSO is committed to a comprehensive action plan that addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all marginalized groups

Submit audition materials by email:
mario.incorvaia@hhso.org
SUBJECT LINE: Section Violin (OR) Cello Audition