AUDITIONS

EMPLOYMENT

Section Violin, Viola, and Double Bass

Mississippi Valley Orchestra is currently recruiting section violin, viola, and double bass. Musicians who are interested should send a brief description of their orchestral experience in an e-mail of interest to missvalleyorch@gmail.com to schedule for an audition.

Audition Repertoire:
Musician's own choice of music that demonstrates their best playing ability. Total duration should not exceed 5 minutes.

Rehearsal Venue: 
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
8167 Cahill Ave E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
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Part-Time General Manager

About Mississippi Valley Orchestra:
Mississippi Valley Orchestra (MVO) is an enthusiastic music community whose star is rising. We perform incredible music north, south, east, and west of the Mississippi in the Twin Cities and we have a wonderful time doing it. In addition to the our culture of serious play and serious playing, we are especially proud of our commitments to representation in the music we choose and to financial accessibility—we are the only community orchestra in the Twin Cities that charges no dues, and our concerts are all free!

Summary of the Mississippi Valley Orchestra Manager:
The MVO Manager ensures that all MVO rehearsals and concerts operate smoothly and efficiently, serving as a liaison between the MVO and its associations, and managing the day to day administrative functions of the MVO. Orchestral experience preferred, but not required.

This position is part-time, averaging 40 hours per 8-week concert cycle, with the majority of the work occuring before the start of the concert cycle and the week of the concert. There are 4 concert cycles per season (September to June); additional work may be required throughout the summer in preparation for the following season. The manager is accountable to the Board of Directors, but primarily takes direction from Artistic Director and Board Officers.
Compensation: $750.00 per concert cycle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 60%

• Organize, manage, and support concert activities of the MVO, including booking rehearsal and concert venues, and handling equipment/music rentals and concert day logistics
• Act as Stage Manager during concerts, interact with guest artists
• Generate and process standard agreements between MVO and concert/rehearsal venues, sponsoring organizations, and guest artists
• Communicate weekly rehearsal schedules and announcements via email and at rehearsals, and maintaining MVO personnel email address
• Work with orchestra section leaders to ensure adequate musician attendance at rehearsals and concerts

Ad hoc Responsibilities: 20%

• Refer audition/substitute inquiries to artistic director and/or section leaders, and organize audition activities as needed
• Manage procurement of supplies, licenses, equipment, and services
• Assist Marketing/Communications team as needed in the preparation of mailings, including concert information, fundraising, season postcard, etc.
• Approve expense items and submit to Treasurer for payment

Required time commitments: 20%

• Attendance at the first half of Tuesday evening rehearsals, Saturday morning dress rehearsals and Sunday afternoon concerts
• Monthly attendance at MVO Board meetings as required

To apply: Email a brief cover letter and your resume to missvalleyorch@gmail.com with the email header “MVO MANAGER POSITION.”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until filled.