North State Symphony Pre-Professional Musician

Summer Hours
7:00a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Monday–Thursday Mailing Address

Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203

Chico, CA 95928-5388 North State Symphony Pre-Professional Musician

POSITION: North State Symphony Pre-Professional Musician STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt COMPENSATION: $16.90 - $17.00 per hour LOCATION: Various Venues in Chico, CA, and Redding, CA.

RECRUITMENT ID: 450 RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident.

Chico State
Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the North State Symphony music director, the North State Symphony (NSS) pre-professional musician is hired to rehearse and perform with the NSS and carries out the aims and objectives of the NSS in pursuit of artistic excellence. The NSS pre-professional musician is responsible for specializing in playing one instrument or a variety of instruments with the purpose of entertaining others. NSS members are charged with listening closely and working together to find cohesion and balance within the larger group—a task in which they are led by their conductor/music director, the orchestra's concertmaster, and section leaders.

Work hours are scheduled as a maximum 3-hour service, whether rehearsal or concert, with a minimum 15-minute break. Rehearsals and concerts are scheduled in advance, with time given to practice music. Music is provided electronically or as a hard copy based on need and upon request.

The position will involve travel. Travel pay is incorporated into remuneration and is not calculated separately. Cartage will be given according to the most recent NSS musician handbook.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Apply for and be invited to participate in the North State Symphony young artist audition. Prepare orchestral parts in advance of the rehearsal process. Attend all rehearsals and performances with the North State Symphony. Other duties as assign