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At the Charleston Symphony, everyone — from the performers to the staff and board — believes that great music belongs to everyone.
Our StoryOur Culture
Our work is built on the idea that we are all in this together. Musicians, staff, board members, volunteers, donors, patrons, and partners operate as a unified organization that values every contribution and recognizes that our success depends on shared purpose, excellence, and collective effort. This collaborative spirit allows us to respond to our community’s needs with agility, empathy, and creativity.
We exist to enrich the lives of those we serve. As Charleston’s Symphony, we continue to work with our community to build an organization that reflects its values, honors its heritage, and contributes to its future.
We are committed to the highest standard of excellence in all we do and strive to ensure that everyone in our region has the opportunity to experience the power of live orchestral music.
We embrace new ideas and remain flexible, nimble, and resilient to meet the evolving needs of our community and the changing landscape of orchestral music to ensure long-term relevance.
We uphold the highest ethical standards through transparency, accountability, and thoughtful management of our financial, human, and other resources.
We foster creativity and innovation by working together and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and represented.
We believe music has the power to inspire, comfort, challenge, and unite, and are committed to ensuring that this power is accessible to all.
Innovation requires honoring the past. But we don’t live there. Just like the city of Charleston, we are modern yet deeply connected to history, place, and the timeless joy of great music.
Youth Philharmonic Conductor
The Charleston Symphony seeks an inspiring educator and experienced conductor to lead the Charleston Symphony Youth Philharmonic (CSYP), the intermediate full symphonic ensemble within the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestras (CSYO) program. Serving as the bridge between the Charleston Symphony Youth Sinfonietta and the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Youth Philharmonic prepares advancing students for the artistic and technical demands of advanced orchestral study and performance.
Learn More About This PositionMultimedia Producer
The CSO seeks a Multimedia Producer to support the Charleston Symphony's strategic content delivery goals through the production of high-quality video, photography, and audio recordings. The primary focus for this new position is to generate compelling and creative content that captures the artistry, impact, and mission of the Charleston Symphony, enhancing the organization’s connection to our community and strengthening audience engagement through digital media.
Learn More About This PositionProduction Assistant
The Charleston Symphony is looking for a dependable and hands-on Production Assistant to join our team. This part-time role is essential to making our concerts run smoothly—from setting up the stage to helping transport instruments and equipment.
Learn More About This PositionGuest Musicians
The Charleston Symphony accepts video auditions on a rolling basis from qualified applicants for all orchestral instruments.
Learn More About This PositionMeet Our Staff
Get a brief introduction to the staff working to bring world-class performances to the people of Charleston.
As someone who always knew I wanted a career in the arts but took many years to find the right fit, I feel incredibly fortunate to work for an organization whose mission brings together people who share a passion for music and community. Not only is it a great joy to connect with coworkers and patrons through that shared passion, but it is also deeply rewarding to see the meaningful impact our programs have on people of all ages. Music truly is a universal language, and it's inspiring to help bring that experience to our community every day.
- Sallie Gravley, Advancement Operations Manager
