Auditions
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra holds rehearsals every Tuesday from 7:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cornell Recital Hall, located at 3201 Bur Oak Ave. (407 ETR and 9th Line) in Markham. The hall is a 5,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art facility, entirely covered with maple wood, built-in projection screen, surround sound audio system, WiFi, digital recording studio, music library and a leading edge dynamic acoustic system. The venue is also used as a chamber music recital hall outfitted with 200 amphitheatre-style retractable seats. The rehearsal hall also has 2 studios, which are used for warm-up and practicing.
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra has its own Steinway grand piano, a complete set of professional percussion instruments, Adams Dresden timpani, celeste, ergonomic professional musicians chairs and stands, a music library with a commercial booklet printer, and orchestral risers. The KSO has also acquired a state-of-the-art filming and live-streaming production system and a professional audio recording equipment. In 2021, the KSO became the first orchestra in Canada to migrate to a fully digital library platform that permanently replaced paper-based music parts with iPad Pro tablets made available to all musicians.
The following positions are currently available:
- Principal Oboe
- 2nd Oboe
- English Horn
- Principal Bassoon
- 2nd Bassoon
- Contrabassoon
- Principal French Horn
- Principal Trumpet
- 2nd and 3rd Trumpet
- 2nd (tenor) and 3rd (bass) Trombone
- Principal Harp
- Principal Cellist
- Tutti (sectional) violins, violas, cellos and contrabasses
Members’ benefits:
- A predictable schedule established well in advance, allowing for effective personal and professional planning.
- Access to iPad Pro 12.9” tablet with Apple Pencil, AirTurn Pro page turner foot pedal, forScore Pro app and a digital music library with over 20,000 titles.
- A guaranteed chair throughout the season, providing continuity and the opportunity to develop strong musical relationships with colleagues.
- Opportunities to perform major orchestral masterworks and rarely-heard repertoire that are seldom programmed elsewhere in the GTA.
- Regular performances in some of the finest concert venues in the Greater Toronto Area, including Meridian Arts Centre – George Weston Recital Hall, CBC Glenn Gould Studio, and Flato Markham Theatre.
- Collaboration with distinguished Canadian and international soloists, guest artists, conductors, and composers.
- Opportunities to participate in world premieres and innovative artistic projects alongside established orchestral repertoire.
- Professional visibility through inclusion on the KSO website with your photograph and biography, highlighting your association with one of the region’s leading civic orchestras.
- Supportive and collegial artistic community that values musical excellence, professionalism, and reliability.
- Priority consideration for additional artistic and leadership opportunities that may arise throughout the season.
Cornell Recital Hall
Musicians who are interested in joining the KSO are invited to email GM@KSOrchestra.ca their resumés highlighting their music-related experience, education and qualifications. Advanced students are invited to apply to the KSO Young Artist Mentorship (YAM) Program.
“You have a wonderful organization that surpasses other fully professional orchestras I have been involved with over the years.” (Peter Kellett, former Associate Principal Trumpet)
“Excellent orchestra – one of the finest I have played with in Ontario.” (Senya Trubashnik, former Principal Oboe)
“I’ve learned a lot from playing with the KSO and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to play a lot of excellent repertoire.” (Daniela Gassi, former Associate Principal Viola)
Donations
Your generosity enables us to reach out to your community, provide performing and learning opportunities for children, and to enrich people’s lives. Your donation plays a critical part in sustaining the excellence of the KSO!
Phone: 905-604-8339
Email: info@KSOrchestra.ca