Section Flute/Piccolo - The Florida Orchestra
Section Flute/Piccolo - The Florida Orchestra
Position Summary
The Flute / Piccolo is a section level position within the flute section. The current vacancy is a tenure-track position. TFOs performance calendar runs for 39 weeks, September through May, and includes 34 performing weeks, and three paid vacation weeks around major holidays during the 24/25 season. The 2024/25 season will include the following orchestral concert series:
Masterworks x 14
Morning Matinees x 6
Pops x 9
Opera in conjunction with Opera Tampa x 3
Film with Orchestra x 3
Gala Event with a major guest artist x 1
Additional work including chamber music, education and community engagement performances, and other special events will also take place throughout the season.
Compensation (2024/25 rates)
$49,023.94 annual salary paid out over the course of the 39 week season
EMG payment equal to an additional 3% of base salary
+25% of base scale per service for doubling when applicable
8 personal leave and 10 sick leave days per season, plus 3 scheduled paid vacation weeks
194% contribution to AFM Pension fund
Medical and Instrument insurance provided at no cost to the musician
Core Position Requirements
Adhere to all organizational policies, including those in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Florida Orchestra, Inc. and AFM Local 427-721
Maintain a professional level of playing
Ability to hear, understand, and comply with both oral and written instructions
Transportation to and from service locations spread throughout the Tampa Bay area
Flexibility to play other parts within the section as assigned by principal, including possible opportunities to play principal parts as musician availability allows
To Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your current resume to auditions@floridaorchestra.org no later than January 31, 2025. No phone calls, please. Questions can be directed to the same address.
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At The Florida Orchestra, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related necessities), national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply. Additional information about The Florida Orchestra can be found on our website at https://floridaorchestra.org
The Florida Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and proud partner orchestra of The Sphinx Organization.
The National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) is a collaborative program between Sphinx, the League of American Orchestra, and the New World Symphony Orchestra that directly supports resources and logistical needs for Black and Latinx musicians and conductors pursuing careers in orchestra performance. The program offers grants to help offset audition-related travel expenses, among other resources. For more information, please visit https://sphinxmusic.org/naas-grants
About
The mission of The Florida Orchestra is to enrich the life of the Tampa Bay area as it inspires, entertains and educates a wide and diverse audience with the unique experience of live symphonic music, ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy this legacy that so magnificently celebrates the human spirit.
The Florida Orchestra is recognized as Tampa Bay’s leading performing arts institution, the largest professional symphony orchestra in Florida, and one of the most vibrant and innovative orchestras in America. Through extraordinary musical performances, the orchestra inspires the people of Tampa Bay and serves as a leader and beacon for the musical arts throughout the state. Regardless of where performances occur, The Florida Orchestra is committed to serving the entire Tampa Bay area.
The Florida Orchestra performs nearly 100 concerts annually in the tri-city area of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Concert series include Masterworks, Pops, matinees, rock concerts, free Pops in the Park concerts, and educational youth concerts.
The Florida Orchestra is a unionized orchestra with a collective bargaining agreement between The Florida Orchestra, Inc. and the American Federation of Musicians Florida Gulf Coast Local 427-721. Under Florida Statutes Title XXI, Chapter 447, Florida is a “Right to Work” state.