Music Director and Conductor

Philharmonia Northwest Conductor/Music Director Search Information

Philharmonia Northwest is currently seeking a Conductor/Music Director. The orchestra will select finalists to conduct the rehearsals and concerts for each performance set during the 2010-2011 season.

Orchestra History and Background

Philharmonia Northwest is a self-governing chamber orchestra of 40+ accomplished musicians. Established as Thalia Chamber Symphony by founding Music Director Frances Walton in 1976, the ensemble’s name was changed to Philharmonia Northwest in 1987, and was led by conductor Roupen Shakarian for 24 seasons. The orchestra's tradition of performing standard and non-standard repertoire for chamber orchestra fills an unoccupied niche in the Seattle musical scene. The orchestra has performed music from Baroque to world premieres throughout Seattle and the Northwest region, including venues such as Benaroya Hall, Town Hall, the Seattle Art Museum and Meany Hall. Philharmonia Northwest presently makes its concert home at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Seattle, with 5 regular season concerts and occasional special performances throughout the region. Concerts are typically on Sunday afternoons, with rehearsals on Tuesday nights and dress rehearsals on Saturday mornings.

Detailed Job Description

Please click here for the Conductor/Music Director Job Description.

Application Materials

Highly qualified applicants should submit the following materials:

Letter of interest
Essay questions (Download here in MS Word, Rich Text, or Text format.)
Professional and educational resume
Highlights of repertoire conducted, including orchestra conducted for each work
YouTube link showing applicant conducting, if available

Further application materials may be requested by the search committee.

How to Submit Application:

Applicants should submit the materials electronically by August 15 to the Conductor Search Committee at: philharmoniaconductor@gmail.com

Finalists will be contacted for an interview after August 15.

Questions:

Please e-mail philharmoniaconductor@gmail.com for questions on the application process or any information contained on this web page.

Philharmonia Northwest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Last updated 07/30/10