Orchestra
Applications due March 1, 2022
Hiring: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (acoustic and electric), woodwind doublers, including double reeds, trumpet, horn, trombone, and percussion- kit and orchestral experience required.
Rehearsal begins at 9:30 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:00 and continues from 1:30 until 5:00 with a performance in the evening. The full orchestra has two playing calls each day, along with sectionals and other rehearsals. There are six performances of each show, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. matinee performances on Wednesday and Thursday. There is a Sitzprobe on Saturday afternoon, a rehearsal on Sunday evening, and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
In addition to the regular season of nine shows, CLOC proudly participates in events that elevate our local community of Falmouth, MA. Examples of such events include an Independence Day Concert, an annual orchestra concert at the Cape Cod Conservatory, as well as volunteer-based opportunities such as performing at donor events.
All Company members are assigned chores that help keep the campus and theatre running.
Company members are responsible for their own transportation to and from Falmouth, MA. The company will provide transportation from the Falmouth Bus Depot to our West Falmouth Campus.
Members of the Orchestra must arrive on campus by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th, 2022 and depart by noon on Sunday August 22, 2022.
The entire company is required to participate in a final strike on the evening of Saturday August 21 2022.
Exceptions to arrival and departure dates for students returning to school will be considered on a case by case basis.
Audition Requirements:
Recordings may be audio or video. Please start with a full audition on your primary instrument. If you proceed to the next round, we will request to hear excerpts on all of your doubles.
Applications must be received by midnight February 15th.
There will be virtual callbacks/interviews. You will be notified of your application status by March 15th.
Please e-mail beth.burrier@collegelightoperacompany.com for more information.
Rehearsal begins at 9:30 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:00 and continues from 1:30 until 5:00 with a performance in the evening. The full orchestra has two playing calls each day, along with sectionals and other rehearsals. There are six performances of each show, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. matinee performances on Wednesday and Thursday. There is a Sitzprobe on Saturday afternoon, a rehearsal on Sunday evening, and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
In addition to the regular season of nine shows, CLOC proudly participates in events that elevate our local community of Falmouth, MA. Examples of such events include an Independence Day Concert, an annual orchestra concert at the Cape Cod Conservatory, as well as volunteer-based opportunities such as performing at donor events.
All Company members are assigned chores that help keep the campus and theatre running.
Company members are responsible for their own transportation to and from Falmouth, MA. The company will provide transportation from the Falmouth Bus Depot to our West Falmouth Campus.
Members of the Orchestra must arrive on campus by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th, 2022 and depart by noon on Sunday August 22, 2022.
The entire company is required to participate in a final strike on the evening of Saturday August 21 2022.
Exceptions to arrival and departure dates for students returning to school will be considered on a case by case basis.
Audition Requirements:
- Resume
- One orchestral excerpt
- Two contrasting Musical Theatre or Jazz excerpts
- 3 Recommendations (you will be provided with a link to send to your references upon completing the application)
Recordings may be audio or video. Please start with a full audition on your primary instrument. If you proceed to the next round, we will request to hear excerpts on all of your doubles.
Applications must be received by midnight February 15th.
There will be virtual callbacks/interviews. You will be notified of your application status by March 15th.
Please e-mail beth.burrier@collegelightoperacompany.com for more information.
