Orchestra Musician

Now seeking professional musicians for the 2024 season!

Fiddler on the Roof (June 21-30) 

• June 13 , 2-5 pm rehearsal
• June 14, 2-5 pm rehearsal
• June 16, 1-4:30 pm sitzprobe
• June 20, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
• June 21, 1 pm run through, 7:30 performance (opening)
• June 22, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• June 23, 2:30 performance
• June 26, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• June 27, 7:30 performance
• June 28, 7:30 performance
• June 29, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• June 30, 2:30 performance (closing)

The Drowsy Chaperone (July 5-14) 

• June 27, 2-5 pm rehearsal
• June 28, 2-5 pm rehearsal
• June 30, 7:30 pm sitzprobe
• July 4, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
• July 5, 1 pm run through, 7:30 performance (opening)
• July 6, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 7, 2:30 performance
• July 10, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 11, 7:30 performance
• July 12, 7:30 performance
• July 13, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 14, 2:30 performance (closing)

The Wizard of Oz (July 19-August 4) 

• July 11, 2-5 pm rehearsal
• July 12, 2-5 pm rehearsal
• July 14, 7:30 pm sitzprobe
• July 18, 1 pm orch sound check, 2:00 pm run through with cast and tech, 7:30 pm dress run through
• July 19, 1 pm run through, 7:30 performance (opening)
• July 20, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 21, 2:30 performance
• July 24, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 25, 7:30 performance
• July 26, 7:30 performance
• July 27, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• July 28, 2:30 performance
• July 30, 1:30 SPECIAL RELAXED PERFORMANCE
• July 31, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• August 1, 7:30 performance
• August 2, 7:30 performance
• August 3, 2:30 and 7:30 performances
• August 4, 2:30 performance (closing)

All shows are performed with full orchestrations as licensed:

Fiddler on the Roof

The Drowsy Chaperone

The Wizard of Oz

SCHEDULE (subject to change):

• Orchestra has two separate rehearsals before joining the cast for a sitzprobe the Sunday before each opening 
• Musicians will be called 30 minutes prior to each performance

DUTIES:

• Musicians are expected to arrive to all rehearsals prepared and ready to play as directed
• All members of pit orchestra will assist in final pit strike at the end of each show
• Musicians will provide their own concert blacks required at every dress rehearsal (photo call) and performance.

PAY:

• Salaries will range from $1100-$1200 per show depending on experience. Musicians for The Wizard of Oz 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, 2024)
• Must 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 2024 company, please complete the form by March 1, 2024.

For questions, please email ssmt@su.edu. Thank you for your interest in joining the SSMT company!