OUR PEOPLE
Violin I
Associate Concertmaster
The Assad Meymandi and Family Chair
Assistant Concertmaster
The Anne Heartt Gregory Chair
Assistant Concertmaster
The Jessie Wyatt Ethridge Chair
The Richard and Joy Cook Chair
The Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Chair
The Phyllis (“Pat”) Conrad Wells Chair
The Tom and Mary Mac Bradshaw Chair
The Harvey At-Large Chair
The J. Felix Arnold Chair
The James C. Byrd and Family Chair
Violin II
The Nancy Finch Wallace Chair
Associate Principal
The Blanche Martin Shaw Chair
Assistant Principal
Viola
Principal
The Florence Spinks and Charles Jacob Cate and Alma Yondorf and Sylvan Hirschberg Chair
Assistant Principal
The J. Sidney Kirk Chair
The Samuel H. and Anne Latham Johnson Chair
Cello
Anonymously Endowed
The William Charles Rankin Chair
The Nell Hirschberg Chair
The Sara Wilson Hodgkins Chair
The Secretary of Cultural Resources Betty Ray McCain Chair
Double Bass
The Mark W. McClure Foundation Chair
The Harllee H. and Pauline G. Jobe Chair
The Dr. and Mrs. Preston H. Gada Chair
Flute
The Jack and Sing Boddie Chair
Piccolo
The Jean Dunn Williams Chair
Oboe
The Clarence and Alice Aycock Poe Chair
English Horn
The Bruce and Margaret King Chair
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
The Roger Colson and Bobbi Lyon Hackett Chair
The James Marion Poyner Chair
The Mary Susan Kirk Fulghum Chair
Trumpet
Trombone
Assistant Principal
Bass Trombone
Anonymously Endowed
Tuba
Harp
Timpani
Percussion
Organ
The Albert and Susan Jenkins and Family Organ Chair
Library
Principal Orchestra Librarian
The Mary Colvert and Banks C. Talley Chair
Assistant Orchestra Librarian
*Acting position
**Leave of absence
Carlos Miguel Prieto, Music Director Designate
The Maxine and Benjamin Swalin Chair
The North Carolina Symphony has announced the appointment of Carlos Miguel Prieto as its next Music Director. His initial four-year term as Music Director begins with the 2023-2024 season. He will serve as Music Director Designate during the 2022-2023 season.
Carlos Miguel Prieto was born into a musical family of Spanish and French descent in Mexico City and is the foremost Mexican conductor of his generation. He was Music Director of the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México from 2007 to 2022 and has been Music Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra since 2006. In 2008 he was appointed Music Director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, which performs a series of summer programs in Mexico City.
Prieto is in great demand as a guest conductor with orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and New World Symphony, and has enjoyed a particularly close and successful relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Recent highlights include engagements with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and Spanish National Orchestra.
Since 2002, alongside Gustavo Dudamel, Prieto has conducted the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (YOA), which draws young musicians from the entire American continent. A staunch proponent of music education, Prieto served as Principal Conductor of the YOA from its inception until 2011 when he was appointed Music Director. In early 2010 he conducted the YOA alongside Valery Gergiev on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the World Economic Forum at Carnegie Hall. In 2018 he conducted the orchestra on a tour of European summer festivals, which included performances at the Rheingau Musik Festival and Edinburgh International Festival as well as Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. He has also worked regularly with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the NYO2 in New York.
Prieto is renowned for championing Latin American music, as well as his dedication to new music. He has conducted over 100 world premieres of works by Mexican and American composers, many of which were commissioned by him. Prieto places equal importance on championing works by Black and African American composers such as Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and Courtney Bryan, amongst others.
Prieto has an extensive discography that covers labels including Naxos and Sony. Recent Naxos recordings include Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 & Études-tableaux Op. 33, with Boris Giltburg and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, which won a 2018 Opus Klassik award and was listed as a Gramophone Critics’ Choice for 2017, and a recording of Korngold’s Violin Concerto with violinist Philippe Quint and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, which received two Grammy nominations. His recording of the Elgar and Finzi Violin Concertos with Ning Feng was released on Channel Classics in November 2018.
Carlos Miguel Prieto was recognized by Musical America as the 2019 Conductor of the Year. A graduate of Princeton and Harvard universities, Prieto studied conducting with Jorge Mester, Enrique Diemecke, Charles Bruck, and Michael Jinbo.
Grant Llewellyn, Music Director Laureate
Grant Llewellyn is renowned for his exceptional charisma, energy, and easy authority in music of all styles and periods. A native of Tenby, South Wales, Llewellyn won a conducting fellowship to the Tanglewood Music Center in Massachusetts in 1985, where he worked with conducting legends Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, Kurt Masur, and André Previn. As Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the early 1990s, he conducted at the Tanglewood Music Festival, and on classical series and Boston Pops concerts.
Llewellyn has conducted many orchestras in North America, most notably the symphonies of Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Milwaukee, Montreal, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Toronto. As Music Director of the Handel and Haydn Society, America’s leading period orchestra, he gained a reputation as a formidable interpreter of music of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Music Director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne since 2015, Llewellyn has held positions with numerous other European orchestras — including Principal Conductor of the Royal Flanders Philharmonic, Principal Guest Conductor of the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, and Associate Guest Conductor with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. An accomplished opera conductor, Llewellyn has appeared at the English National Opera, Opera North, Spoleto Festival USA, and the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
Llewellyn has led NCS in four critically acclaimed recordings, most recently Britten’s Cello Symphony and Prokofiev’s Sinfonia Concertante, both with cellist Zuill Bailey. Deeply committed and passionate about engaging young people with music, Llewellyn regularly leads education activities with NCS and around the world.
Michelle Di Russo, Associate Conductor
The Lucy Moore Ruffin Chair
Michelle Di Russo is Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony where she is responsible for conducting the Symphony’s extensive statewide music education concerts. She has conducted UNC Health Summerfest performances, Young People’s Concerts, and Statewide Holiday Pops concerts with the Symphony, and has been featured in the Symphony’s “Behind the Music” concert preview videos. Recently Di Russo conducted the orchestra in statewide classical subscription performances and led the Symphony’s first Holiday Pops concert in Spanish in Raleigh.
A graceful and powerful force on the podium, Michelle Di Russo is known for her compelling interpretations, passionate musicality, and championing of contemporary music. She is an advocate for underrepresented artists and in 2020 co-founded the organization Girls Who Conduct to support younger generations of women and non-binary conductors in overcoming obstacles they face due to their gender.
Di Russo’s artistic journey began in her native country, Argentina, at the age of three with ballet lessons, followed by studies in voice and piano. She has acted on television and onstage. Di Russo holds multiple degrees in Orchestral Conducting from Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, University of Kentucky (M.M.), and Arizona State University (D.M.A.). She is a Freeman Conducting Fellow in Chicago Sinfonietta’s prestigious Project Inclusion program and a recipient of the Concert Artists Guild’s Richard S. Weinert Award.
Previously, Di Russo served as Interim Director of Orchestras at Cornell University, Assistant Conductor for the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra, cover conductor and assistant for The Phoenix Symphony and Arizona Musicfest, and as a conducting fellow at the Cortona Sessions for New Music in Italy. She has also acted as cover conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In the summer of 2022, she served as the Joel Revzen Conducting Fellow at Festival Napa Valley.
North Carolina Symphony Society, Inc.
The Society Board is the governing, policy, and operating board of the Symphony Society. It secures financial resources, approves program goals, engages in strategic planning, and oversees budgets, continuing the Society’s mission to achieve the highest level of artistic quality and performance standards, and embracing the dual legacies of statewide service and music education.
Mr. Joe Bastian, Chair, Chapel Hill
Dr. Wm. Charles Helton, Vice Chair, Raleigh
Mr. Terry L. Stevens, Treasurer, Raleigh
Mr. David Haines, Assistant Treasurer, Cary
Mrs. Ashley Matlock Perkinson, Secretary, Raleigh
Mr. Don Davis, Past Chair, Raleigh
Ms. Sandi M. A. Macdonald, President & CEO, Raleigh
Ms. Deborah M. Aiken, Raleigh
Dr. Tim Altman**, Laurinburg
Mr. Chip Anderson*, Raleigh
Dr. Trude R. Bate, Cary
Ms. Denise S. Bennett, Raleigh
Mr. Jud Bowman, Durham
Ms. Patty Briguglio, Cary
Mr. Steve Burriss, Raleigh
The Honorable Roy Cooper*, Raleigh
Mr. Jeffrey A. Corbett, Raleigh
Mr. Courtney Crowder, Raleigh
Mr. Jim Datin, Chapel Hill
Mr. Richard L. Daugherty, Raleigh
Mr. Keith Donahue**, Raleigh
Dr. Robert N. Eby, Chapel Hill
Mr. Rick Gardner, Raleigh
Mr. Michael Gering, Raleigh
Mr. Mike Golden, Raleigh
Mr. Donald A. Haile, Raleigh
Mrs. Elaine Bryant Hayes, Fayetteville
Mr. Richard E. Hinson, Chapel Hill
Mr. Kevin Howell**, Raleigh
Mr. L. Dwain Joyce*, Fayetteville
Mrs. Cecelia Eckert Kennedy, Apex
Ms. Rosemary Gill Kenyon, Raleigh
Dr. Robert Lacin, Raleigh
Rev. Dr. Christie Mabry, Raleigh
Mr. Robert MacNeill, Jr., Durham
Ms. Jane Marr**, Wilmington
Mr. Branford Marsalis, Durham
Mrs. Louise A. Miller, Cary
Ms. Ginger Minichiello, Carthage
Mr. James Morgan, Raleigh
Ms. Lori O’Keefe, Wake Forest
Ms. Margaret Smedes Poyner, Raleigh
Dr. Ramachandra P. Reddy, Cary
Ms. Donna Rhode, Cary
Mr. Jason Smith, Raleigh
Mrs. Tracey Fodor Smith, Farmville
Mr. David Sontag, Chapel Hill
Mrs. Linda J. Staunch*, New Bern
Mr. M. Gray Styers, Jr., Greensboro
Ms. Sandy Sully, Cary
The Honorable Catherine Truitt*, Cary
Mr. Dereck Whittenburg, Raleigh
Secretary D. Reid Wilson*, Raleigh
Mrs. Darliene S. Woolner, Cary
Mr. Tim Yull, Raleigh
*Ex Officio Member
**Governor’s Appointee
Lifetime Trustees
The Society and Foundation Boards gratefully recognize the individuals listed below as Lifetime Trustees for extraordinary involvement and leadership of the Symphony over a significant period of time.
Dr. Assad Meymandi – 2015 Inductee
Mr. Edward O. Woolner (deceased) – 2016 Inductee
Mrs. Florence Peacock – 2022 Inductee
North Carolina Symphony Foundation
The Foundation Board holds the permanent endowment of the Symphony, solicits additions to the endowment, safeguards and invests assets, and prudently expends funds for the exclusive use and benefit of the Symphony Society.
Mr. Chip Anderson, President, Raleigh
Col. Matt Segal, Treasurer, Cary
Ms. Dianne C. Sellers, Secretary, Raleigh
Mr. Larry Wilson, Past President, Raleigh
Ms. Catharine Biggs Arrowood, Raleigh
Mr. Joe Bastian*, Chapel Hill
Mr. Richard L. Daugherty, Raleigh
Dr. Warner Hall, Raleigh
Dr. Wm. Charles Helton, Raleigh
Mr. Bill Hodges, Raleigh
Mr. D. S. (Steve) Hodges, Durham
Dr. Ted Kunstling, Raleigh
Mr. James Narron, Smithfield
Dr. Emily Mann Peck, Raleigh
Dr. Shaler Stidham, Jr., Raleigh
*Ex Officio Member
North Carolina Symphony Chapter Boards
Craven County
Linda J. Staunch, President
Nancy Alexander
Susan Braaten
Dr. Jim Congleton
Philip Evancho
Dr. Catherine Everett
Hannah B. French
Cille Griffith
John Haroldson
Drew Honeycutt
Christopher McCrudden
Champ Mitchell
Luana Palimetakis
Tom Payne
Lauren Quinn
Pat Rowlett
Karen M. Skipper
Dawn D. Staats
Cindy Turco
Cumberland County
Mr. L. Dwain Joyce, President
Mrs. Alisa Evans Debnam
Mr. Chima Enwere
Ms. Andretta Hales
Mrs. Elaine Bryant Hayes
Ms. Andrea Kelly
Ms. Ashley Martin
Ms. Joyce McLeod
Mr. Calvin Mims
Mr. Alec Powers
Mr. Worth Smith
Edgecombe County
Ann Warren, President
Nettie Williams, Vice President
Becky Johnson, Secretary
Elizabeth Burns
Joy Chafin
Doneva Chavis
Kerrie Clayton
Nancy Dreier
Ronnie Ellis
Anderson Ferrell
Carol Ferri
Eric Greene
Dr. Gregory McLeod
Johanna Owens
Nina Rountree
Angie Ruffin
Katie Schultz
Suzanne Sharpe
Janet Spiers
Jessie Thorne
Moore County
Ginger Minichiello, President
Deb Swanson, Secretary
Luke Arno
Chris Dunn*
Audrey Kessler
Greg Lundberg
Marie Riedesel
Elaine Sills
*Ex Officio Member
Onslow County
Earl Taylor, President
Val Darner, Vice-President
Lyndsay Russell, Secretary
Elaine Bell
Joli Brooks
Dr. Erin Chaney
Pat Collins
Bill Darner
Susan Edwards
Gloria Goodwin
Dr. Robert Kell
Vickie Kell
Korene Marsh
Marjorie Tredwell
TRUSTEE LISTS CURRENT AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2022
President’s Office
Sandi M.A. Macdonald – President & CEO
Email: smacdonald@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Sue Guenther – Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Email: sguenther@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5455
Artistic Operations
Donald Tippett – Vice President of Orchestra Operations
Email: dtippett@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5464
Samantha Gallup – Interim Personnel Manager
Email: sgallup@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5462
Bo Osborne – Production Manager
Email: hosborne@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.215.5738
Martin Sher – Artistic Advisor (Consultant)
Email: msher@ncsymphony.org
Christopher Short – Education Assistant
Email: cshort@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Kerry Smith – Assistant Vice President of Artistic Planning
Email: ksmith@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5497
Jason Spencer – Director of Education
Email: jspencer@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5461
Taylor Troyer – Assistant Orchestra Librarian
Email: ttroyer@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5470
Stephanie Wilson – Principal Orchestra Librarian (The Mary Colvert and Banks C. Talley Chair)
Email: swilson@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5468
Finance & Administration
Robert Schiller – Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration & CFO
Email: rschiller@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5490
Carol Brown – Accounting & Payroll Manager
Email: cbrown@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5493
Tiffany Debnam – Database & Fulfillment Manager
Email: tdebnam@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5496
Tiffany Haddock – Human Resources & Office Systems Manager
Email: thaddock@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5491
Glenda Hughes – Controller
Email: ghughes@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5494
Stan Williams – Public Affairs Contractor
Email: swilliams@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5456
Marketing & Audience Development
Linda Charlton – Vice President for Marketing & Audience Development
Email: lcharlton@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5474
Jennifer Blackman – Graphic Designer
Email: jblackman@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5481
Ashley Blankenship – Director of Marketing & Sales
Email: ablankenship@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5505
Sarah Clements – Assistant Box Office Manager
Email: sclements@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Maria H. Ewing – Director of Advertising & Corporate Partnerships
Email: mewing@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5480
Arianna Gulisano – Box Office Associate
Email: tickets@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Richard Hess – Communications Project Manager
Email: rhess@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5478
Melissa Holmes – Box Office Associate
Email: tickets@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Jonathan Naylor – Box Office Manager
Email: jnaylor@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5502
Alex Riggs – Box Office Associate
Email: tickets@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Jim Vestal – Box Office Associate
Email: tickets@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.733.2750
Peter Wallace – Assistant Vice President of Sales & Patron Experience
Email: pwallace@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5507
Philanthropy
Lisa Ransom – Vice President of Philanthropy
Email: eransom@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5487
Rebecca Gunn – Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy
Email: rgunn@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5489
Courtney Hamm – Director of Corporate & Foundation Giving
Email: chamm@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5483
Matthew Holt – Corporate & Foundation Giving Coordinator
Email: maholt@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5479
Becca Meier – Annual Giving Coordinator
Email: rmeier@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5492
Emily Wilbourne – Leadership Giving Manager
Email: ewilbourne@ncsymphony.org
Phone: 919.789.5506
Auditions
Assistant Principal Clarinet
Preliminary Auditions: Saturday, February 25, 2023 – Sunday, February 26, 2023
Semifinal/Final Auditions: Sunday, February 26, 2023 – Monday, February 27, 2023
The audition will take place at the North Carolina Symphony’s home, Meymandi Concert Hall, in downtown Raleigh. All rounds will be screened. Qualified candidates may be invited to return to play in the orchestra before a final decision is reached. Musicians taking this audition should only do so with the intention of accepting the position if it is offered.
Repertoire for the preliminary round may be found at the link below. If you would like to request any rental excerpts, please email us at auditions@ncsymphony.org.
DOWNLOAD PRELIMINARY LIST DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REPERTOIRE
TO APPLY
Please click here to submit your one-page resume as a PDF attachment. Resumes submitted otherwise will not be accepted.
In lieu of an in-person preliminary round, candidates may choose to submit a video-taped preliminary round to be considered for advancement to the semi-final round. Semi-final and final rounds will be in-person only.
The same repertoire will be used for both taped and in-person preliminary auditions. Please follow the following guidelines to submit your tape:
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- The excerpts must be recorded in one continuous take.
- The excerpts must be played in the order of the list.
- The applicant should be in the frame for the entire duration and there should be no speaking during the recording.
- It is preferred that the tape be submitted as an MP4 file shared using Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive. If these formats are not possible, please email auditions@ncsymphony.org to discuss other options.
- Once complete, recording links should be sent to auditions@ncsymphony.org with “AP Clarinet Tape” included in the subject line. Recordings will be reviewed and converted to audio only recordings by staff, before being reviewed by the committee.
- In order to have your tape considered, you must also apply for the audition via the link above.
Applications and/or tapes must be received by January 12, 2023.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The 2022/23 season is 40 weeks with a minimum titled salary of $1,706.04 /week ($68,241.80/annual) plus 18 optional summer services at the position per-service rate.
Benefits include 9% retirement contribution plus medical, life, and instrument insurance.
Employment to begin at the earliest mutually agreed upon date, no later than September 2023.
Please note that the North Carolina Symphony only hires individuals eligible for immediate employment by more than one employer in the United States and, generally, does not provide sponsorship for employment. The winning candidate will be required to provide proof of his/her legal eligibility to work in the United States.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All musicians auditioning for the NC Symphony must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination. Per the CDC, up-to-date vaccination is defined as administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.) plus one booster dose. No exceptions or accommodations will be considered. Anyone who does not provide proof of vaccination will not be permitted to audition.
Face Masks: All musicians are required to wear a face mask while in backstage areas at Meymandi Concert Hall. Face masks should be well-fitting, not transparent, have two or more layers, completely cover your mouth and nose, and fit snugly against the sides of your face with no gaps. Face masks with vents are not permitted.
Administrative positions
Assistant Vice President of Finance
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023
THE POSITION
The Assistant Vice President of Finance provides accounting, financial reporting and analysis, and oversight of banking, payroll, and HRMS accounting functions for the North Carolina Symphony. This position will work closely with the Senior Vice President for Finance, Administration & CFO to achieve goals, serve as a liaison and conduit of information ensuring effective and timely communication between the Department and key internal and external stakeholders, and provide high level financial and accounting support in all areas of work assignments. This position is responsible for the Symphony’s monthly financials, its audit report, and Form 990 preparation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT
Responsible for the achievement of annual statewide audience development goals as well as national press for NCS programs and artists by generating measurable annual earned media
- Oversight and management of Accounting and Payroll Manager
- Direct HRMS work conducted by the Human Resources and Office Systems Manager
- Supervise Database and Fulfillment Manager for proper contributed income classification per Accounting Standards Update 2016-14
FINANCE – Accounting
- Monthly financials: income statement for Operating Fund and balance sheet (consolidated for three funds)
- Prepare and enter journal entries: month-end and year-end close-out
- Monthly bank reconciliation for Operating Bank Account, Section 125 Health Account and Major Gifts Programs Accounts
- Endowment accounting
- State of North Carolina (Department of Natural and Cultural Resources) accounting
- Track and record monthly check logs
- State sales tax accounting and remittance for ticket sales
- Monthly and annual depreciation accounting
- Year-end reporting and accounting for leases
- Manage year-end closeout and prepare audit report
- Determine monthly adjustments for deferred income
FINANCE – Earned & Contributed Income Financial, Accounting, and Analysis
Annually set communications goals to support cross-institutional priorities in
- Monthly reconciliation between General Ledger & Archtics Reports
- Serve as back-up to Database and Fulfillment Manager to produce & distribute weekly reports to Marketing, Philanthropy, & Finance
- Subscription sales
- Single sales & total sales by concert
- Summerfest
- Team Monetary Scorecard
- Review daily EOD spreadsheets to ensure correct GL codes and import into Sage 300
- Work closely with Box Office Manager and Database and Fulfillment Manager to ensure appropriate GL codes and event names are assigned to all performances and events are built in Archtics
- Manage League of American Orchestras annual Orchestra Statistical Report
- Financial analysis and reporting
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage preparation of Form 990s for Foundation and Society
- Staff finance and audit committee meetings along with CFO
- Serve as back-up for Accounting and Payroll Manager for key responsibilities
- Serve as back-up for Human Resources and Office Systems Manager for key finance-related responsibilities
- Set-up new accounts for Cost Accounting
- Plan and set-up GL account structure and expanded account structure for concert reporting
- Annually update internal systems and controls documentation
- Coordinate with bank as applicable
- Manage risk assessment audit in the spring and the fiscal year audit in the summer, working closely with the audit team
- Staff training as applicable
- Collaborate with Senior Vice President & CFO on budgeting and projections
- Monthly update of P&L reports
- Perform other assignments or responsibilities including concert duty
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent accounting skills and analytical skills
- Thorough knowledge of general ledger, accounting and payroll systems and procedures, and software applications
- Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and timeliness
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and highly developed organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables
- Undergraduate degree with at least 10 years of experience (preference for the non-profit field)
- CPA or master’s degree in accounting and/or extensive experience with non-profit organizations, ideally 501(c) (3) and GAAP
- Management experience
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Accurate & timely financials, audit reports, and 990 reports
- Discrepancies between Archtics (ticket and donation software) and GL are resolved quickly
- Payroll and Benefits paid accurately administered and paid on schedule
- Journal Entries entered in a timely fashion
- Bank Reconciliations will be completed within three business days of receipt of the bank statement
- Customer service approach to supporting the North Carolina Symphony staff, trustees, and public
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be a central function of the position, administrative staff must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary range is $87,450 to $111,099. The North Carolina Symphony is currently operating on a hybrid work structure with onsite and remote work (after first 90 days). The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and a voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.), and receiving all recommended boosters, when eligible.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to:
humanresources@ncsymphony.org
with “Assistant Vice President of Finance” in the subject line
No phone calls, please
Director of Communications
Immediate Opening
THE POSITION
The Director of Communications serves as a vital member of the Marketing & Audience Development Department with primary responsibilities of strategic institutional storytelling, press outreach and cultivation, social media, new audience development and patron retention. The Director of Communications is an integral resource to the President & CEO on discreet projects. Responsibilities include planning and executing robust and effective internal and external communications plans to ensure the achievement of revenue, new audience growth, and engagement.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTITUTIONAL STORYTELLING – 40%
Responsible for the achievement of annual statewide audience development goals as well as national press for NCS programs and artists by generating measurable annual earned media
- Develops press plans
- Cultivates press relationships
- Creates and deploys press releases, alerts, and media announcements
- Serves as point person for press inquiries and activity
- Serves as a spokesperson for the organization as needed; prepares staff and artists with talking points for media interviews
- Shares significant press achievements internally
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT & PATRON LOYALTY – 15%
Achieves annual statewide new to file and retention audience development goals through creation and engagement of digital content:
- Directs paid and organic social media strategy, developing content that resonates with target audiences
- Directs creation of streaming concerts, education, promotional and institutional videos
- Serves in a director role for streaming concerts, virtual education products, and other virtual content
SUPPORT COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES WITH THE PRESIDENT & CEO – 15%
Annually set communications goals to support cross-institutional priorities in
- D&I
- Digital innovation
- Artistic leadership
Achieves annual statewide integrated diversity goals through the acquisition and cultivation of diverse audiences of age, race, color, and other as determined by the institution’s D&I leadership —leading toward the development of tailored messaging, programming, and Symphony experiences for target audiences.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES – 10%
- Provides weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly reporting towards the achievement of goals
- Manages communications expense budgets
- Prepares and reports communication updates in Board and committee meetings
- Performs other responsibilities or assignments as required, including concert duty
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and public relations, preferably with a performing arts or cultural institution
- Experience successfully managing integrated social media campaigns to achieve revenue and engagement goals
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent judgment and professionalism
- Team-oriented, flexible, positive, personable attitude with a willingness to learn and continually strive for excellence and improvement
- Takes initiative and uses innovation; has passion and perseverance; is self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel in North Carolina and work outside regular office hours
- Bachelor’s degree required
The North Carolina Symphony values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Individuals are encouraged to apply if they meet most of the qualifications listed above.
This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary is competitive, with a starting hiring range of $34,000 to $57,500. The North Carolina Symphony is currently operating on a hybrid work structure with onsite and remote work. The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.), and receiving all recommended boosters, when eligible.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume, three references to:
Linda Charlton, Vice President for Marketing & Audience Development
humanresources@ncsymphony.org
No phone calls, please
Director of Orchestra Personnel
Immediate Opening
THE POSITION
The Director of Orchestra Personnel (DOP) is a leadership position within the organization, responsible for delivering outstanding personnel management to the musicians of the North Carolina Symphony (NCS). The DOP is responsible for the planning and supervision of all orchestra activities, executed under the regulations of our Master Contract. The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of artistic objectives to maximize the impact of the North Carolina Symphony in the community. The DOP collaborates closely in these goals with the senior management team and is supported by the Assistant Personnel Manager.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Oversee the development and implementation of annual master calendar with input from Artistic Planning and Marketing.
- Work closely with Marketing, Artistic Planning, Vice President of Orchestra Operations, and President and CEO on themes, ideas, special events, and repertoire to maximize service utilization as well as the artistic and community impact of the NCS.
- Serve as special advisor to the President & CEO pertaining to orchestra development.
FINANCIAL
- Develop and manage all budgets related to orchestra personnel and logistics. Prepare annual and quarterly projections as required.
- Prepare bi-weekly orchestra payroll, including salary, and variations in salary items such as per diem, move-up pay, unpaid leave, and any special fees for other performances by individual musicians.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Manage and ensure proper handling of orchestra personnel and artistic matters in compliance with the Master Contract and in coordination with President and CEO, Music Director, and VP of Orchestra Operations.
- Serve as the primary resource for musicians in day-to-day questions and issues, ensuring that all requests are responded to in a timely manner, maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all relationships.
- Maintain confidential personnel records, including all leaves and relief weeks used during the season.
- Manage seating rotation including the production of records and rosters for all orchestra services.
- Collaborate with Music Director and Principal musicians to develop policies for the hiring of extra musicians.
- Cultivate relationships with high-performing extra and substitute musicians and hire as needed.
- Communicate expected absences, replacement plans, and extra musicians hired to Principal musicians and conductors.
- Oversee auditions, probation processes, and hiring of all musicians. Ensure that tenure review meetings occur as required by the Master Contract and assist in tenure review letters.
- Oversee distribution of annual individual musician contracts.
ORCHESTRA SERVICES
- Maintain accurate time-keeping for rehearsals.
- Liaise with Production Manager to ensure proper stage conditions, including chairs, stands, adequate lighting for each musician, temperature, and all variations that occur with all services, actively promoting conditions where musicians can perform at their highest level daily.
TRAVEL
- Oversee all aspects of travel for the orchestra.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Attend and participate in musician meetings with NCS management as appropriate.
- Participate actively on the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, advocating for increased diversity in the orchestra.
- Attend Artistic Operations meetings, NCS staff meetings, and Operational Planning Committee meetings.
- Collaborate with Philanthropy department to engage musicians of the orchestra to increase donor outreach and community impact.
- Oversee timely maintenance and accuracy of musicians’ area of North Carolina Symphony website.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Orchestra Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Music Performance or a related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ Orchestra administrative experience is required.
- Strong background in classical music with a broad understanding of repertoire, instrumentation and orchestral rehearsal and performance practices is required.
- A proven track record demonstrating exceptionally attention to detail, excellent written and administrative and oral communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact with a diverse group of people
- Ability to multi-task
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Proficient in or the ability to learn OPAS software
The North Carolina Symphony values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Individuals are encouraged to apply if they meet most of the qualifications listed above.
This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary hiring range is $59,000 – $75,000. The North Carolina Symphony is currently operating on a hybrid work structure with onsite and remote work. The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.), and receiving all recommended boosters, when eligible.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume, three references to:
Donnie Tippett, Vice President of Orchestra Operations
humanresources@ncsymphony.org
No phone calls, please
Artistic Coordinator
Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
THE POSITION
The primary function of the Artistic Coordinator is to provide administrative support to the Artistic Department and visiting guest artists of the North Carolina Symphony. The Artistic Coordinator is an important contributor to the North Carolina Symphony’s successful day-to-day artistic and education activities. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Artistic Planning, to ensure smooth operations, clear communication, and timely management of administrative responsibilities. This position is full-time and will include rehearsal and performance duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, monitor, track, and process contracts for guest artists and conductors.
- Arrange hotel accommodations, travel, and hospitality for select guest artists, conductors, and guests of the North Carolina Symphony.
- Create and distribute artist itineraries and welcome packets (including maps, restaurant recommendations, local highlights).
- Manage artist ground transportation to/from airport, hotel, and venues. Act as primary liaison with car service companies.
- Manage pre-concert dressing room preparations including fulfillment of artist rider as appropriate.
- Manage green room areas, the backstage guest list, and complimentary ticket requests made by any guest artists in collaboration with the box office staff.
- Arrange for post-concert dinners and hospitality, ensuring and maintaining a pleasant backstage atmosphere.
- Assist in management of artistic files and records.
- Review marketing and program materials for accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of two years related experience required.
- Basic knowledge of orchestral repertoire and classical music
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to track financial expenditures
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs essential; knowledge of OPAS a plus.
- Ability to retain confidential information
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as required
OTHER CONISDERATIONS
Because driving between worksites and to various locations may be a central function of the position, administrative staff must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary is $36,000 to $42,000. The North Carolina Symphony is currently operating on a hybrid work structure with onsite and remote work. The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and a voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.), and receiving all recommended boosters, when eligible.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume, three references to:
No phone calls, please
Philanthropy Coordinator
Immediate Opening
THE POSITION
The North Carolina Symphony seeks a Philanthropy Coordinator to coordinate Philanthropy Department operations in a professional and efficient manner and provide exceptional stewardship for the North Carolina Symphony’s donors. The Philanthropy Coordinator supports all fundraising events and activities while being mindful of deadlines and patrons’ needs, helps the department’s capacity to achieve goals, ensures effective and timely communication between the department and key internal and external stakeholders, and provides high level administrative support in all areas of work assignments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPPORT
- Assist with the development and/or preparation of printed and digital materials in support of the department’s work.
- Maintain thorough and accurate hard-copy and digital donor files .
- Assist with keeping the donor database current and accurate.
- Conduct prospect research.
- Schedule and prepare for meetings.
- Maintain inventory of supplies for department needs.
- Track budgeting and expenditures and process invoices.
- Prepare communication project request forms on behalf of the department’s projects.
- Serve as back-up to the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities or assignments as needed, including concert duty.
STEWARDSHIP
- Support the Development Committee, including maintaining lists of members, sending meeting notices, collecting RSVPs, reserving meeting spaces, preparing meeting materials, taking and disseminating minutes, and keeping official records.
- Respond to donor requests and assist with benefits fulfillment and other VIP needs.
- Support the North Carolina Symphony’s planned giving program and Lamar Stringfield Society by coordinating digital and hardcopy mailings, the production schedule for marketing materials, and the annual recognition event.
- Coordinate the tracking systems and electronic files for endowment, major gifts, and planned giving cultivation and stewardship.
- Organize and maintain files of Philanthropy photos and coordinate selecting photos for fundraising projects, events, and publications.
FUNDRAISING AND DONOR BENEFIT EVENTS
With the guidance of the Vice President of Philanthropy and the Assistant VP of Philanthropy, plan, coordinate, and help execute all fundraising, donor benefit, cultivation, stewardship, and sponsor events.
- Make arrangements for donor rooms at concert venues including contracts and communications with vendors for reservations, catering, set-up, flowers, and chocolates.
- Coordinate master Philanthropy events calendar in coordination with other departments.
- Draft event budgets and reconcile budgets after events.
- Coordinate event logistics and production, including catering and external vendors, to ensure event expectations are met.
- Create event timelines and internal and external event briefings.
- Work with Philanthropy staff and Database and Fulfillment Manager to request and acquire data-informed invitation lists and to track event attendance in database.
- Draft copy for event invitations and collateral, and coordinate approvals and printing.
- Print invitations, envelopes, name tags, signage, event programs, and other collateral.
- Track and manage event RSVPs, schedule eblast event reminders, create acknowledgement letter language, and send emails to event participants.
- Propose and coordinate event follow-up plans.
- Coordinate event debriefing meetings, track feedback, and recommend future improvements.
- Research event ideas and venues; keep abreast of other community events that would be of interest to our donors and look for potential conflicts regarding event dates and times.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in, and experience with, fundraising or non-profit arts organizations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, relationship, and customer service skills
- Strong research, analytical, planning, and organizational abilities, and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to function at a high level under deadline pressure
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking responsibility for the completion of each by its respective deadline
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism in dealing with people; being collaborative, responsive, and supportive
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic with ability to work independently
- Team-oriented, flexible, positive, and personable, and willing to learn
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Practical and creative problem-solving abilities
- Ability to support and implement the mission, vision, and values of the North Carolina Symphony; knowledge of, and interest in, orchestral music or performing arts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, desktop publishing, and Zoom
- Ability to travel and work outside traditional office hours
- Bachelor’s degree required
The North Carolina Symphony values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Individuals are encouraged to apply if they meet most of the qualifications listed above.
This is a full-time salaried position based in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The salary hiring range is $38,000 to $42,000. The North Carolina Symphony is currently operating on a hybrid work structure with onsite and remote work. The benefits package includes health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program and a voluntary vision and dental insurance. Enrollees in our optional 403(b) retirement plan receive an employer match and our Health Savings Account offering provides a bi-annual employer contribution.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.), and receiving all recommended boosters, when eligible.
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Lisa Ransom, Vice President of Philanthropy
humanresources@ncsymphony.org
No phone calls, please
Part-Time Box Office Associate (20 hours/week)
Under the direction of the Box Office Manager, the Box Office Associate will provide support services and operate department in a professional and efficient manner, supporting all box office activities to maximize ticket sales and maintain a high level of customer service.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for this multi-faceted role include: answer incoming calls and transfer to specific extensions; process ticket orders both in person and via phone, fax, mail, and online; process ticket exchanges; increase earned income through cross-sale and up-sale opportunities; assist with group sales when needed; perform general administrative office duties such as filing and photo copying and other duties as assigned by the Box Office Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with accuracy, timeliness, and enthusiasm
- Experience handling money, ideally in a box office setting
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and highly developed organizational skills
- Willingness to perform outbound calling to sell tickets
- Motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to own projects while asking for assistance when needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Willingness to work outside of traditional business hours and to work a flexible schedule that requires statewide travel and evening and weekend concert work
- Provide exemplary customer service, including the ability to maintain a positive attitude, be flexible, and resolve problems under pressure
- Experience working in retail or phone sales preferred
- Experience with any ticket system preferred
THE ORGANIZATION
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Proof of Vaccination: All administrative staff employed with the North Carolina Symphony must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after the date of administration of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or two weeks after the date of administration of the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.).
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume by email to:
Jonathan Naylor, Box Office Manager
jnaylor@ncsymphony.org
No phone calls, please
About
About the North Carolina Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment including hiring, promotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, selection for training, and recruitment. All considerations are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Employment decisions, subject to the legitimate business requirements of NCS, are based solely on the individual’s qualifications, merit, experience and performance. NCS is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Each year, more than 300 concerts, education programs, and community engagement offerings reach adults and schoolchildren in all 100 North Carolina counties—in communities large and small, and in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, restaurants, clubs, and outdoor settings. NCS is proud to expand access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space.
NCS’s state headquarters venue is the spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The Symphony’s service across the state includes series in Chapel Hill, Wilmington, New Bern, Southern Pines, and Fayetteville, as well as the Summerfest series at its summer home, the outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. NCS brings some of the world’s greatest talents to North Carolina and embraces home-state artists from classical musicians to bluegrass bands, creating live music experiences distinctive to North Carolina. NCS is dedicated to giving voice to new art and has presented more than 50 U.S. or world premieres in its history.
Committed to engaging students of all ages across North Carolina, NCS leads one of the most extensive education programs of any symphony orchestra in the country—serving over 100,000 students each year. In alignment with the curriculum set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Symphony provides training and resources for teachers, sends small ensembles into classrooms, and presents full-orchestra in-person and online Education Concerts that bring the fundamentals of music to life. Music Discovery for preschoolers combines music with storytelling, and at the middle and high school levels, students have opportunities to work directly with NCS artists and perform for NCS audiences.
The first state-supported symphony in the country, NCS performs under the auspices of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, D. Reid Wilson, Secretary.