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Job Opportunity:
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Bassoon
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3rd Cornet
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2nd Trumpet
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Tuba
The New Holland Band New Holland,
Pennsylvania
Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
| Concert Band
Application Deadline: Ongoing until filled
About Us: Founded in 1829, The New
Holland Band is the nation's second oldest
civilian concert band, located in the heart of
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a long-
standing tradition of musical excellence, we
are committed to preserving and performing
traditional concert band repertoire for
audiences throughout the region.
Position Summary: The New Holland Band is
seeking a talented and committed musicians
to fill a vacancies for Bassoon, 3rd Cornet,
2nd Trumpet, and Tuba. These positions call
for an advanced instrumentalist with strong
musicianship, excellent technical ability, and a
passion for performing classic and
contemporary concert band literature.
Responsibilities:
Perform in regular rehearsals and
scheduled performances. Average 15
performances a year.
Attend weekly rehearsals. Rehearsals
from February through the spring
concert in March are on Sunday
afternoons. Regular rehearsals start in
April and are on Tuesday evenings.
Prepare and perform a wide range of
concert band repertoire, including
marches, overtures, transcriptions, and
contemporary works.
Collaborate effectively with fellow
section members and the ensemble at
large.
Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency on designated
instrument including the following
repertoire:
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Bassoon:
Rolling Thunder March,
Finale from Symphony No. 4 in F
Minor – Tchaikovsky, William Tell
Overture
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3rd Cornet: Rolling Thunder March,
Light Cavalry Overture,
Procession of the Nobles
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2nd Trumpet: Rolling Thunder March,
Light Cavalry Overture,
Procession of the Nobles
o
Tuba: The Melody Shop, Holst – First
Suite in Eb, Oberon Overture
Demonstrated experience in concert
band or similar ensemble settings.
Strong sight-reading skills and the
ability to learn repertoire efficiently.
Reliable transportation and
commitment to regular rehearsal and
performance attendance.
Compensation: All performances are
compensated except the spring concert in
March.
To Apply: Please send a brief musical résumé
and recording sample of repertoire listed
above to:
thenewhollandband1829@gmail.com