Position Summary

The Second Trumpet is a section level position within the trumpet section. The current vacancy is planned for two years, and as such the winner of this 1- year audition could be offered an additional 1-year renewal. TFOs performance calendar runs for 39 weeks, September through May, and includes 34 performing weeks, and three paid vacation weeks around major holidays during the 24/25 season. The 2024/25 season will include the following orchestral concert series:

• Masterworks x 14

• Morning Matinees x 6

• Pops x 9

• Opera in conjunction with Opera Tampa x 3

• Film with Orchestra x 3

• Gala Event with a major guest artist x 1

Additional work including chamber music, education and community engagement performances, and other special events will also take place throughout the season.

Compensation (2024/25 rates)

• $49,023.94 annual salary paid out over the course of the 39 week season

• EMG payment equal to an additional 3% of base salary

• +25% of base scale per service for doubling when applicable

• 8 personal leave and 10 sick leave days per season, plus 3 scheduled paid vacation weeks

• 194% contribution to AFM Pension fund

• Medical and Instrument insurance provided at no cost to the musician

Core Position Requirements

• Adhere to all organizational policies, including those in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Florida Orchestra, Inc. and AFM Local 427-721

• Maintain a professional level of playing

• Ability to hear, understand, and comply with both oral and written instructions

• Transportation to and from service locations spread throughout the Tampa Bay area

• Flexibility to play other parts within the section as assigned by principal, including possible opportunities to play principal parts as musician availability allows

To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your current resume to auditions@floridaorchestra.org. No phone calls, please. Questions can be directed to the same address or to the Orchestra Personnel Manager, Adam Corzatt at acorzatt@floridaorchestra.org