Job Announcement - Assistant Orchestra Conductor
The Assistant Conductor of the Helena Symphony Orchestra serves as a member of the artistic staff, as the “cover conductor” for the Music Director and any guest conductors, and conducts concert series as assigned. The Assistant Conductor will conduct several educational concerts, including working with the Education Coordinator to program and organize the Symphony Kids concerts. The Assistant Conductor will also attend most rehearsals and be prepared to conduct the Helena Symphony Orchestra, including the Masterworks Concert Series, Non-Series Concerts, Benefit Concert, and others as assigned. The Assistant Conductor may also receive one-on-one instruction from the Music Director to review repertoire and monthly lessons.
The position exists to support the Helena Symphony’s mission and the artistic vision of the Music Director. The Assistant Conductor is responsible for working with and assisting the Helena Symphony in an open, efficient, and professional manner, and assisting the staff in the accomplishment of the Helena Symphony’s mission. The position is a part-time position paying $8,000-$12,000, along with monthly instruction and conducting several education concerts, and the possibility for additional performances. The Symphony may provide housing if the Assistant Conductor chooses to commute.
* Review the Full Job Posting: Assistant Orchestra Conductor
* Send letter of interest, resume, repertoire conducted, and links to videos 10-20 minutes in duration (preferably in rehearsal and performance)
* Select candidates may be invited to audition with the Helena Symphony Orchestra.
* Deadline to receive materials is 31 March 2025 with finalists potentially conducting part of a rehearsal the first week in May 2025.
* Send materials to Director of Artistic Planning Rehanna Olson ([email protected])
Helena Symphony Orchestra Audition Announcements
The Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale led by Music Director Allan R. Scott has an annual concert season of 14-18 concerts, including 6 subscription concerts, 4 non-series concerts, 5 education concerts, occasional runout or benefit performances, and potential outreach/ school visits, totaling 55-65 services per season. The Helena Symphony Orchestra works under a master agreement, and there are 2-6 services in a concert series week.
A per service fee (shown below), travel reimbursement of $.55 per mile, per round trip, up to $400 maximum per concert series, cartage, and lodging during the concert week are provided as outlined in the Helena Symphony Orchestra Handbook and Master Agreement.
2024-2025 Season 70 Per Service Fees
Principal- $75
Associate Principal- $71
Assistant Principal- $67
Section Player- $56
Candidates must submit a completed Audition Information Form and a single-page CV or performance resumé to [email protected]. ALL candidates must send a $50 audition deposit to reserve an audition time, which must be received in the Helena Symphony Office on or before the audition application deadline. Please use the memo line or clearly indicate Candidate’s name with deposit check submission. The deposit will be returned at the audition or destroyed if cancellation is requested 2 weeks prior to the audition date. Deposit is forfeit if cancellation is requested after 2 weeks prior to the audition date, or if candidate does not appear for audition.
Mail deposit to:
Director of Artistic Planning
Helena Symphony
21 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 100
Helena, MT 59601
Audition Announcements:
Audition Date: 21 February 2025
Deadline for RECEIPT OF COMPLETED AUDITION APPLICATION MATERIALS is 3 February 2025.
Substitute Positions
Candidates wishing to apply for a substitute position may submit a completed Audition Information Form to [email protected], along with a current single page CV or performance resumé. Candidates for substitute positions will be asked to submit selected excerpt recordings. Excerpts and instructions on how to submit materials will be emailed to you once the Audition Information Form is received. Successful candidates will be placed on the substitute list and may be asked to play if openings are available.
Helena Symphony Chorale
The Helena Symphony Chorale schedules auditions upon request or as needed. Singers must be able to read music and who have choral experience are welcome to audition.
The 100-voice chorale currently rehearses Sunday evenings, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Audition Information Form must be downloaded and completed prior to an audition.
Please contact the chorale manager at [email protected] for more information or to schedule an audition.