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Careers and Auditions
MUSIC DIRECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY: The Music Director is responsible for the artistic operation and development of the Billings Symphony (the "Symphony"), pursuant to policies established by the Symphony Board of Directors. The Music Director will work in close cooperation with the Symphony Board and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and within the limits set by the Symphony's annual budget.
The Music Director has the final responsibility for making decisions of an artistic nature, including, but not limited to, the selection of personnel for the orchestra, selection of repertoire, and selection of guest artists and guest conductors. The budget must be approved by the Board.
ABOUT US: For more than 70 years, the Billings Symphony has been a cornerstone of the region, impacting many lives through the transformative power of music. Founded in 1950 by Robert and Anne “Frankie” Staffanson, the Billings Symphony Orchestra began with community musicians, adding the volunteer Billings Symphony Chorale in 1952.
MANAGER OF MARKETING & cOMMUNICATIONS
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary focus of this position is to manage all Billings Symphony communications and collaborate with a marketing firm for assistance with creative and design assets. This position will manage all aspects of but not limited to
marketing strategy, social media, website content, press releases, and content writing
driving the image of the Billings Symphony.
2024–2025 Tenured & Intern Auditions
We are currently accepting applications for substitutes and interns for the 2024-2025 season. Please take a look at the information below for more details.
All audition repertoire list (Click here)
2024–2025 PER SERVICE RATES: Principal/Asst. Concertmaster: $96.00 | Assistant Principal: $89.00 | Section Musician $77.00 | Intern Musician $54.00
MILEAGE: Mileage is reimbursed at $0.51 per mile, per vehicle, for round trip travel of 60 miles or more, with a maximum of $500 per vehicle per concert. Mileage will be limited to one round trip for concert sets where there is no day off, or gap day, between services. For concert sets where there is a day off or gap day between services, an additional round trip will be reimbursed.
AIR TRAVEL: Musicians who travel by air will be reimbursed for up to $550 of their air travel costs, limited to an airplane ticket, baggage checking fees, and costs related to travel to the airport of departure (rideshare/taxi to or parking at the departure airport). Billings Symphony will reimburse airline ticket costs within three weeks of receipt of the itinerary/travel receipt. Musicians retain all frequent flyer miles accrued.
HOUSING: Billings Symphony offers homestays for out-of-town Musicians.
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 from our Director of Artistic Operations upon submission of the Substitute Audition Application:
Substitute Audition 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.