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Charleston Symphony Inclusion Orchestral Fellowship2023-07-19T15:15:18+00:00

Announcing auditions for the CSO:

ORCHESTRAL FELLOWSHIP

The Charleston Symphony Inclusion Orchestral Fellowship is now accepting applications and video auditions for the 2023-2024 season. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Orchestral Fellowship employs up to five string musicians from a national audition for up to two full seasons, as members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra via participation in all applicable services and performances. Participating fellows perform in the CSO’s Masterworks Series, Pops Series, Education & Community Engagement Programs, in addition to engagement with members of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra.

All fellows are compensated according to the standard CSO per-service scale, in addition to travel compensation and per diem. Charleston-area residence is not required. Housing is provided to fellows residing outside of Charleston during service and concert weeks. Please see the PDF of the season overview that outlines our Masterworks and Pops series performances. There will be additional dates added for enrichment workshops and mock auditions and more service opportunities throughout the season. Fellows must be present for approximately 70% of the concert series offered.

Participation in other fellowships or membership within other orchestras will not preclude anyone from candidacy or participation.

Current Fellowship Openings:

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass

Interested candidates should complete the form below no later than 11:59pm EST on Friday, July 14, 2023. Cello candidates should complete the form below no later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 4. 

Learn more about the Fellowship

ELIGIBILITY

  • Graduate of, or currently enrolled in a graduate-level music degree program – applicable degree programs including Masters’ degree, DMA or Ph.D., or Artist/Performance Diploma or Certificate.
  • If currently enrolled in a degree program, must be in good academic standing with the institution.
  • Must possess all documentation that allows them to work legally in the United States (for foreign nationals, such documents might include a green card or an F-1 student visa with ability to do curricular practical training, etc.)
  • Available for approx. 70% of series performances. Must attend all rehearsals within the concert series.
  • Forward all submission requirements outlined below by July 14, 2023. Cello application deadline has been extended to August 4, 2023.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Complete 250–500-word essay addressing the following prompt: As an individual from a traditionally underrepresented group within symphonic music, as well as your unique perspective and life experiences, what have you done to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion and describe how you aim to continue championing this work in the arts and culture industry and the lasting impact you aspire to create.
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references.
  • Copy of official transcript, only if currently pursuing a degree program.
  • Introductory video stating any additional information you’d like us to know about you that doesn’t appear on your resume. Submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes in duration.
  • Audition Video [see below: Required Audition Repertoire]
    • Please submit the required orchestral excerpts and your concerto at the highest quality possible. Orchestral excerpts must be taken in one continuous take and all recordings must be unedited, have a stationary camera angle, and should have been recorded in the past 6 months.

Cello

Solo Repertoire: First movement exposition from one standard cello concerto

Orchestral Excerpts:

  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – mvt. 2 mm. 1-10, 43-59, 98-106
  • Brahms: Symphony No. 2 – mvt. 2 mm. 1-16
  • Debussy: La Mer – 2 before reh. 9 to 7 after reh. 9
  • Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream – Scherzo: reh. C to reh D
  • Strauss: Ein Heldenleben – mm. 1 to reh. 6

APPLY NOW

Application deadline is 11:59pm EST on Friday, July 14, 2023. Deadline for cello applications has been extended to Friday, August 4, 2023.

  • Applicants will be notified on or before July 17, 2023.
  • Finalists must be available to participate in a 25-minute Zoom interview with the search panel to be scheduled July 20 or 21st.
  • Winners will be notified by week of August 7, 2023.  
Season Service Overview

For questions and information, contact:

Mitsuko Flynn, CSO Director of Education & Business Operations | mflynn@charlestonsymphony.org