AUDITION: Principal Bassoon
London Symphonia consists of a core group of 30 musicians. We have a vacancy for Principal Bassoon.
London Symphonia operates under a collective bargaining agreement with the London Musicians’ Association, Local 279. London Symphonia Musicians are members of the Canadian Federation of Musicians.
London Symphonia performs 8 main series concerts per season, with additional education and outreach services, sold services and recordings. Core members have the first right of refusal for this work. The current contract extends to the end of the 2027-2028 season.
This position is a per-service contract position with a guaranteed 20 services per annum. The per-service rate for the 2026-2027 season is $150.38 (plus 25% principal fee), and 11% pension. London Symphonia is a signatory to the Integrated Media Agreement for Canada (IMAC).
The winner of this audition must be available to begin work in the 2026-27 Season, and the right of first refusal begins immediately upon the vacancy being filled.
We are holding in-person auditions on Monday, June 15, 2026, at our primary venue, Metropolitan United Church, located at 468 Wellington St., London, Ontario. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own travel and all associated costs of attendance at the audition.
London Symphonia is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance at the time of application. London Symphonia is committed to principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and as such, all audition rounds will be conducted behind a screen.
Application deadline is June 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Highly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for an audition through our online application portal.
This audition is open only to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and applicants who, at the time of the audition, have the proper authorization from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and/or Employment and Social Development Canada to work for LONDON SYMPHONIA.
Applicants are required to submit a ONE-PAGE resume and a $50 deposit, which is refundable for all who arrive on time.
Download the list of audition material.
Download a copy of the repertoire.
If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please email kate [at] londonsymphonia.ca (kate[at]londonsymphonia[dot]ca).
