POSITION DETAILS

There are two (2) Section Viola positions available. Note additional tenure-track or one-year positions may be offered as the result of this audition. Positions begin January 27, 2025, or by the mutual agreement of the PSO and winning candidate, but no later than September 1, 2025. Minimum rates for the 2024-2025 season are to be determined; for the 2023-2024 season minimum orchestra weekly scale is $2,082.92, and the annual Electronic Media Guarantee is $2,072.40. The PSO schedule has ten (10) collective vacation weeks for members each season, paid at the same rate as work weeks.

Any offer of full-time employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, as required by the Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc.

Musicians hired by the PSO are responsible for having and maintaining authorization to be employed in the United States of America, and to travel on international tours as a musician with the PSO. The PSO will act as sponsor for visa petitions for musicians who are offered or have positions as members of the orchestra, however it is the musician’s responsibility to bear all costs associated with the petition and meet all required deadlines.