ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Posted March 31, 2025

Organization: The Peninsula Symphony Orchestra is a large community orchestra in its 76th season with a budget of approximately $800,000. It performs 4 pairs of subscription concerts plus several additional concerts, including annual collaborations with the Stanford University Symphonic Chorus, an annual family concert, and a summer outdoor pops concert, as well as extensive educational outreach programs.  Symphony programs feature internationally renowned soloists; subscription concerts are performed at San Mateo Performing Arts Center and Heritage Theater in Campbell; other concert pairs take place at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall and other area locations. Mitchell Sardou Klein is the Music Director.  For more information please visit www.peninsulasymphony.org. PSO performances are accessible at www.peninsulasymphony.org/digital-stage. PSO is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: This position is intended to serve as a 2-4 year apprenticeship for an emerging conductor. There will be a performance review after the first year. Start date, August 1, 2025. Reports to Music Director/Conductor Mitchell Sardou Klein.

Duties:

·    Conduct performances as assigned by Music Director, including planning and conducting the annual Family Concert

·    Cover (understudy) most rehearsals and all concerts, being fully prepared to conduct in the event of emergencies

·    Lead sectional rehearsals as assigned

·    Assist Music Director and Artistic Committee in preparation of season programs, rehearsal schedule, and other administrative and musical responsibilities

·    Represent the Symphony to the public

Note: Most rehearsals take place in San Bruno, CA on Tuesday evenings.

Qualifications: Extensive background and training in orchestral conducting; experience working with symphony orchestras; excellent musicianship; ability to work well with staff, orchestra, and board; excellent communications skills.

Compensation: $12,500/year (approximately 50 services)

TO APPLY:

Applications: Upload résumé/CV and no more than 3 letters of recommendation as one PDF to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/c2kGr1DWd0M4Lz2faLf9

Application deadline: April 25, 2025 by 11:00pm.

Interviews will take place on the evening of Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Los Altos, CA

Auditions are planned for the evening of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Capuchino High School, San Bruno, CA

REPERTOIRE FOR ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR AUDITIONS:

• Stravinsky, Firebird (1919): Infernal Dance, Berceuse, and Final

• Sibelius, Symphony No. 2, Op. 43: Finale: Allegro moderato

Questions? AssistantConductorSearch@peninsulasymphony.org