Principal Second Violin
Eugene Concert Choir and Orchestra
Eugene (Oregon), US
General information
- Instrument or role
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Violin
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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1 open position
Employment details
- Type
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Per-service
- Tenure
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Permanent (Tenure-track until awarded tenure (see below))
- Employment beginning
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Start of season 2026-2027
- Additional employment details
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An orchestra member who has auditioned and been awarded a Standard Orchestra position will be employed provisionally for the first four concert sets. After the fourth concert they shall be considered for tenure or termination.
Application process
- Apply by
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May 27, 2026
- Application instructions
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Auditions are held in Eugene, Oregon, USA, and are by appointment only. If you are interested in auditioning, please review the audition requirements and repertoire. If you decide to audition, please email your one-page resume to [email protected]. For violin applicants, please specify which position(s) you are interested in. We will contact you as soon as auditions can be scheduled.
- Application link
- eugeneconcertchoir.org
Audition dates
- Main audition and call backs
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June 08, 2026
- Violin callbacks may be scheduled on June 9 depending on number of applicants. Determination for schedule to be made after application deadline.
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June 09, 2026
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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1. Solo - Exposition of a Romantic concerto of your choosing2. Excerpt - Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Mvt. 3 (bars 99-114)3. Excerpt - Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Scherzo (bars 17-99)4. Excerpt - Mozart: Symphony No. 39, Mvt. 4 (first two pages; provided as one in PDF)5. Excerpt - Strauss: Don Juan (first page)
Please visit our website for a PDF of all excerpts and materials: https://eugeneconcertchoir.org/orchestra-auditions/