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Careers and Auditions

YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR (REPERTORY ORCHESTRA)

The Billings Symphony is searching for a Youth Orchestra Conductor to conduct the BSYO Repertory Orchestra, an advanced orchestra with students in grades 9-12, to begin in the 2025-2026 season. This person is an integral member of the Billings Symphony Youth Orchestra team, contributing to the creation of exceptional symphonic music presentations and student learning experiences. Our Youth Orchestra Conductors have a proven background in teaching, orchestral performance, and conducting. This position will work directly with the Youth Programs Manager to instruct student musicians, conduct scheduled rehearsals and performances. This person is responsible for leading and developing all Repertory student musicians through rehearsals and performances, focusing on musical growth and artistic development while acting as a role model and representative of the Billings Symphony organization.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE HERE


CLOSED: Tenured Assistant Principal Bass, Principal Tuba, Third Flute, Section Strings, and Intern Strings

Applications for Assistant Principal Bass, Principal Tuba, Third Flute/Piccolo, section strings (both tenured and intern) are closed. Applicants will be contacted with information about the schedule and additional details for the audition day.


Substitute-Only Auditions

The Billings Symphony is currently accepting substitute-only videotaped auditions for all positions. Submissions are accepted throughout the year. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Audition materials and instructions on how to submit your video will be emailed by our Director of Artistic Operations upon submission of the Substitute Audition Application:

Substitute-Only Application [Click Here]

Substitute Audition Repertoire List [Click Here]

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

The Billings Symphony is committed to building and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that access to music is a human right, and we carry that belief forward within the communities where we live and work. We live our mission through inviting environments that are accessible to all and by representing our diverse community on our stages and in our programming, audiences, and activities. The Billings Symphony is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, and we are committed to the creation of an inclusive work and performance environment for all employees. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression/identity, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.