Auditions
TSYO Auditions
For information about auditioning for the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, please visit the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Auditions & Registration page.
Current Audition Postings
Associate Concertmaster
Tenure track position
Suitable candidates may be offered a tutti position
International auditions are scheduled for September 25 and 26, 2024.
The 2023/2024 forty-three week season includes a weekly scale fee of $2,206.52. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week. Master Agreement is being negotiated for 2024/2025.
Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution.
To apply: Complete the online application.
When you submit, you will be prompted for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit by credit card.
Please note, applicants may be required to submit a supplementary recording as part of their application. Those applicants who are required to submit a recording will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Application deadline: Monday August 12, 2024
Principal Trumpet
Tenure track position
International auditions are scheduled for October 4 and 5, 2024.
The 2023/2024 forty-three week season includes a weekly scale fee of $2,206.52. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week. Master Agreement is being negotiated for 2024/2025.
Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution.
To apply: Complete the online application.
When you submit, you will be prompted for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit by credit card.
Please note, applicants may be required to submit a supplementary recording as part of their application. Those applicants who are required to submit a recording will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Application deadline: Monday August 19, 2024
Principal Bassoon
Tenure track position
International auditions are scheduled for October 9 & 10 (preliminary and semi-final round) and November 25 (final round) 2024.
The TSO will assist with expenses for candidates who return for the final round.
The 2023/2024 forty-three week season includes a weekly scale fee of $2,206.52. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week. Master Agreement is being negotiated for 2024/2025.
Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution.
To apply: Complete the online application.
When you submit, you will be prompted for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit by credit card.
Please note, applicants may be required to submit a supplementary recording as part of their application. Those applicants who are required to submit a recording will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Application deadline: Monday August 26, 2024
The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss, at any time during the audition procedure, any candidate who does not meet the required standard of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Please direct all audition-related inquiries to: auditions@TSO.CA
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