Applications for the 2026 season are now open!
In addition to the lists below, two rehearsal accompanists will be hired for the season.Â
Guys and Dolls Instrumentation (subject to change)
| Instrumentation | Doubling | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| BASS | 1 | |
| CELLO | 1 | |
| HORN | HORN , MARACAS | 1 |
| PERCUSSION | BELLS , BONGOS , CHIMES , CONGA , COWBELL , DRUM SET , TEMPLE BLOCKS , TIMPANI , TRIANGLE , VIBES , WOOD BLOCK | 1 |
| PIANO | CELESTA , PIANO | 1 |
| REED 1 | ALTO SAXOPHONE , CLARINET , FLUTE , PICCOLO | 1 |
| REED 2 | ALTO SAXOPHONE , CLARINET , FLUTE , GUIRO | 1 |
| REED 3 | BASS CLARINET , CLARINET , ENGLISH HORN , OBOE , TENOR SAXOPHONE | 1 |
| REED 4 | BASSOON , CLARINET , FLUTE , TENOR SAXOPHONE | 1 |
| REED 5 | BARITONE SAXOPHONE , BASS CLARINET , CLARINET , CLAVES | 1 |
| TROMBONE | LARGE MARACAS , TROMBONE | 1 |
| TRUMPET 1 | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 2 | GOURD , TRUMPET | 1 |
| TRUMPET 3 | 1 | |
| VIOLIN A-C | 2 | |
| VIOLIN B-D | 2 |
She Loves Me Instrumentation (subject to change)
| Instrumentation | Doubling | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| REED 1: 2 REED VERSION | ALTO FLUTE , Bb CLARINET , FLUTE , PICCOLO | 1 |
| REED 2: 2 REED VERSION | Bb CLARINET , BASS CLARINET , Eb CLARINET , ENGLISH HORN , FLUTE | 1 |
| BASS | 1 | |
| CELLO | 1 | |
| HORN | 1 | |
| KEYBOARD 1 | 1 | |
| KEYBOARD 2 | 1 | |
| PERCUSSION | BELLS , BICYCLE HORN , COWBELL , KIT , MARACAS , MARK TREE , SLEIGH BELLS , TAMBOURINE , TRIANGLE , TYMPANI , VIBRAPHONE , WOOD BLOCK , XYLOPHONE | 1 |
| REED 1: 3 REED VERSION | ALTO FLUTE , CLARINET , FLUTE , PICCOLO | 1 |
| REED 2: 3 REED VERSION | CLARINET , Eb CLARINET , ENGLISH HORN , FLUTE , OBOE | 1 |
| REED 3: 3 REED VERSION | Bb CLARINET , BASS CLARINET , BASSOON , FLUTE | 1 |
| TRUMPET | 1 | |
| VIOLA | 1 | |
| VIOLIN 1 | 1 | |
| VIOLIN 2 | 1 | |
| VIOLIN 3 | 1 |
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Instrumentation (subject to change)
| Instrumentation | Doubling | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| BASS | ELECTRIC BASS , UPRIGHT BASS | 1 |
| DRUMS | TRAP SET | 1 |
| GUITAR 1 | ELEC. STRATOCASTER , ELECTRIC GRETSCH , NYLON STRING GUITAR | 1 |
| GUITAR 2 | ACOUSTIC GUITAR , ELECTRIC GUITAR , ELECTRIC TELECASTER , STEEL-STRING ACOUS. , 12-STRING GUITAR | 1 |
| KEYBOARD 2 | 1 | |
| KEYBOARD 3 | 1 | |
| PERCUSSION | BELL TREE , BIG SHAKER , CASTANETS , CONGAS , FINGER CYMBALS , MARK TREE , SLEIGH BELLS , SMALL SHAKER , TIMPANI , TRIANGLE , WOODBLOCK , 2 TAMBOURINES | 1 |
| REED 1 | ALTO SAXOPHONE , FLUTE , OBOE , TENOR SAXOPHONE | 1 |
| REED 2 | BARITONE SAXOPHONE , CLARINET , FLUTE , TENOR SAXOPHONE | 1 |
| TROMBONE | BASS TROMBONE , TENOR TROMBONE | 1 |
| TRUMPET | FLUGELHORN , TRUMPET | 1 |
SCHEDULE (subject to change):
- Orchestra has two separate rehearsals before joining the cast for a sitzprobe the Sunday before each openingÂ
- Musicians will be called 30 minutes prior to each performance
Guys and Dolls (performances June 19-July 5)
- June 11 , 2-5 pm rehearsal
- June 12, 2-5 pm rehearsal
- June 14, 1-5 pm sitzprobe
- June 18, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
- June 19, 1 pm run-through, 7:30 performance (opening)
- June 20, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- June 21, 2:30 performance
- June 23, 2:30 performance
- June 24, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- June 25, 7:30 performance
- June 26 7:30 performance
- June 27, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- June 28, 2:30 performance
- June 30, 1:30 RELAXED PERFORMANCE and 7:30 performance
- July 1, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 2, 7:30 performance
- July 3, 7:30 performance
- July 4, 2:30 performance (no evening performance)
- Jukly 5, 2:30 performance (closing) and final strike
She Loves Me (performances July 10-19)
- July 2, 2-5 pm rehearsal
- July 3, 2-5 pm rehearsal
- July 5, 7:30 pm sitzprobe
- July 9, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
- July 10, 1 pm run-through, 7:30 performance (opening)
- July 11, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 12, 2:30 performance
- July 14: 2:30 performance
- July 15, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 16, 7:30 performance
- July 17, 7:30 performance
- July 18, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 19, 2:30 performance (closing) and final strike
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (performances July 24-August 2)
- July 16, 2-5 pm rehearsal
- July 17, 2-5 pm rehearsal
- July 19, 7:30 pm sitzprobe
- July 23, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
- July 24, 1 pm run-through, 7:30 performance (opening)
- July 25, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 26, 2:30 performance
- July 28: 2:30 performance
- July 29, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- July 30, 7:30 performance
- July 31, 7:30 performance
- August 1, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
- August 2, 2:30 performance (closing) and final strike
DUTIES:
- Musicians are expected to arrive to all rehearsals prepared and ready to play as directed
- All members of the orchestra will assist in sitzprobe set up and teardown as well as final strike after the closing performance of each production
- Musicians will provide their own concert blacks required at every dress rehearsal (photo call) and performance.
PAY:
- Salaries will range from $1200-$1400 per show depending on experience. Musicians for Guys and Dolls will range between $1600-1800 due to the extended run of performances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age (as of June 1, 2026)
- Should have at least one year of college-level instrumental training or commensurate professional (paid) experience
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for a position in the SSMT 2026 orchestra, please complete the form by March 1, 2026.
For questions, please email ssmt@su.edu. Thank you for your interest in joining the SSMT company!
To apply for this job email your details to ealbert00@su.edu
