Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon

Lieu

Chicago, il

Instrument / Rôle

Bassoon

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Date de clôture

13 octobre 2026

THE POSITION Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon Currently, the Bassoon Section consists of two musicians, Principal and Assistant Principal/Contrabassoon. As such, the Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon currently performs primarily as Second Bassoon, is responsible for Principal Bassoon when the Principal is not in attendance (typically, at least one opera per season), Contrabassoon whenever required, and any other needed parts in the section. THE CONTRACT In the 2027/2028 season, players will receive: · 22-week contract (late September – late April) · Base rate of $3,346.79/per week (total base pay of $73,629.38) · Additional 10% Principal overscale pay (additional $7,362.94) · Additional 18% vacation pay (additional $14,578.62) · 11.99% pension · Sick and personal time · Year-round health and life insurance (including dental and vision) · Group term life insurance in the amount of $50,000 · Optional pre-taxed deductions for flexible spending, dependent care, and 403(b) retirement savings · Additional paid performance opportunities through various arms of the company (Lyric Unlimited, Musical Theater Initiative, etc.) THE AUDITIONPreliminary Rounds Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Thursday, October 29, 2026 Semi-Final and Final Rounds Friday, October 30, 2026 Saturday, October 31, 2026 Note: While the dates reserved for semi-finals and finals will not change, we may not use both days. The final schedule will depend on the number of auditionees advancing from the preliminary round. A candidate who does not initially advance to the semi-final or final round of auditions may be invited to do so at the conclusion of the preliminary and/or semi-final rounds. This candidate will be notified promptly of their invitation to advance. Vacancies resulting from the selection of a current Orchestra member for a principal or assistant principal